Thanks for clarifying PC, wasn't sure what the technology was, thought it was something Lithium. I am looking at LiFePo battery pack for another project. Little buggers are not cheap, but currently there isn't much that can touch them for power density.
I have been running the TurnTech 5Ah battery in my 950 for the last three months, and I love it. My bike has started even on cold winter mornings here. The 5Ah may not be a great choice for really cold winter riding, but I sure don't feel the need for one of the bigger custom-sized TurnTechs. Cutting 6 pounds of weight AND getting an upgraded battery was a pretty easy decision.
I think I'm going for a LiFePo4 battery as well... Trying to decide if I want an 8 cell 5Ah or 12 cell 7.5Ah version. Seems like the 16 cell 10Ah version is a bit overkill?
Probably the 7.5 in Colorado. These batteries do lose capacity when cold, but I think I said before, all you have to do with the 5Ah is thumb the starter switch a few times and the battery self -heats enough to start the motorcycle. Considering the number of cool mornings you have in Colorado, this drill may get old for you. Once the motorcycle and the battery is warm, it powers the starter as good as any of the stock lead acid batteries.
I just dropped a cell on mine this morning. Just ordered this one. http://www.powerstridebattery.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=936&IDCategory=30
I've read the thread- mostly. Can someone explain the Odyssey's need for reversing polarity? Is the design just flip-flopped? I've had OUTSTANDING luck with Odysseys over the last few years- I'd love to go this route. Anybody care to elaborate on their Odyssey experience with the 950/990 Adv???
The battery came in overnight. Nice living close to the seller. I finally got the chance to install the battery. What a PITA that is with crashbars etc. The new battery cleary has good CCA. Not even a grunt when cranking.
My solution is to flip the PC310 over and on it's side with posts facing forward. Since the posts only use tiny screws and the battery terminal wires are recessed I'll use L-brackets to secure all my + wires and - wires to, slip the battery into the box, and then secure the brackets to the posts. The PC310 fits in fairly well if you trim the front and rear of the rubber carrier. I'll fill in the extra space on either side of the battery with the rubber cut from the carrier. Some dense foam will go on top of the battery to take up the excess space and help keep it secure. Closing the box door is snug but do-able. I'm ditching the jumpwires on the door for less bulk since I have my charger hook-up already directly tapped into the battery. Should work well methinks.
SUggestion: use bicycle inner tube(700c tubes would probably stretch neatly over your "jumpers") or other to cover the positive lead entirely - always a good practice. Thanks for posting your set-up - can you show how and where the velcro was used? I've been through the ringer with batteries on these bikes and this looks like the best solution I've seen so far. Good also to hear abotu the Braille battery being less than promised...:huh
yeah I'm totally pissed about it. It still works but 3 times it's failed me when leaving lights on for more than 10 minutes. Bad part is I didn't send in the warranty. Anyhow, I didn't do it but I'll velcro the battery to the rubber carrier next time it's out, which I hope will not be again for a long time. I have alot more faith in the Odyssey batteries. I ditched the jumpers altogether just for room sake. The Odyssey has the small shelf that takes up space when closing the door. That's why I cut the front and rear off the carrier. With the L brackets and the extra rubber to keep the brackets from cahffing the battery, it fit very snugly in the box ...
I have a thing for not leaving well enough alone.... I previously purchased and have tested over about a years worth of riding a EastPenn Batteries OEM'd battery (over priced battery by Braille). It works just fine and I don't really have any complaints about its ability to start the bike in all conditions that I have presented it with..... however I just have a thing for battery technology and.... well... I am addicted to cool batteries OK, so no companies "make" a LiFePO4 battery for the KTM LC8.... TurnTech will make you one, but its spendy.... So.... next best is to cook my own. This is a LiFePO4 38120P battery stacked in a pack of 4 cells. Its rated at 12.8Vdc 10Ah (128Wh, 100A rate). Voltage: 12.8 V (working) 15.2 V (peak) 10.0 V ( cut-off). > 2000 cycles (80% of initial capacity at 1C rate). 80.65 Wh/kg. 40 Amp (Continuous discharge rate) 100 Amp ( < 30 sec Max Surge rate) limited by 6AWG wire. NO it does not have a BMS (battery management system) as installed. HOWEVER, these cells are have very high burst and heat ratings, are vented and the "boom" factor is very low. One of the upsides to this battery is it uses 6mm fasteners for the terminals so unlike the Odessey you don't have to mess with washers and small terminal bolts. Here are comparison shots of the stock size battery and the new pack: <table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/FlT7yvrW100k-cn79B0NZQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_peAio9mDcUM/S3I9qeBDaJI/AAAAAAAAIWk/jvzN1hACaFQ/s800/P1010706.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/Head2Wind/LiFePoBattery?feat=embedwebsite">LiFePo-Battery</a></td></tr></table> <table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/U34kEuPAIiYYveo4gTov9A?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_peAio9mDcUM/S3I9q0HVbWI/AAAAAAAAIWo/mZaUxhLhqns/s800/P1010707.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/Head2Wind/LiFePoBattery?feat=embedwebsite">LiFePo-Battery</a></td></tr></table> Here is a video of me giving it a little bit of a workout to test its ability to swing over the cold LC8. <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/dpsTOcbyZhY&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/dpsTOcbyZhY&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>
How's about an all-electric Adventure - just forego the petrol powerplant and build a bunch more of those miracles you've developed! Relaly, thouhg - brav-oh for arriving at a solution for the only real shortcoming in these bike IMO.
Another one of these batteries is going in a LC4 640 Adventure that is going to Baja next week.... for ummm... testing should be a good shake/vibrate/heat stress test
I don't want a pickle just want to ride my motorcycle. I don't want to be a battery specialist I just want to start my motorcycle. After reading every post in this thread I am confused! I would like to put a better battery in my 990 adventure then the stock Yusa that came with it. I am not concerned with money if the product is better then stock I will gladly pay for it. I would like to keep this process simple. Has anyone had a battery that has been far superior to the stock one? Maybe I am asking to much from a thread that can produce so many opinions. This is what is good about a rating system. I am sure impressed with the knowledge on these forums. :huh But I am confused !
..I'm hip to your confusion. At this point, for all the jackin' around I've done with batteries (and other mods), if you want to keep it simple,my advice is to just get the Yuasa. Do a google search, use Bing, or whatever, and find the best price and just order it. Happy trails.