amazing battery

Discussion in 'Dakar champion (950/990)' started by dougn, Dec 2, 2010.

  1. Boatman

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    <TABLE id=brandsb1><TBODY><TR class=d1 style="HEIGHT: 20px"><TD style="BACKGROUND: rgb(216,216,200); PADDING-LEFT: 3px">Comparison
    </TD><TD style="BACKGROUND: rgb(228,228,212); PADDING-LEFT: 3px">MLP-2112-C4</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND: rgb(228,228,212); PADDING-LEFT: 3px">YTZ14S</TD><TD colSpan=2> </TD></TR><TR class=d1 style="HEIGHT: 20px"><TD style="BACKGROUND: rgb(216,216,200); PADDING-LEFT: 3px">Length</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND: rgb(228,228,212); PADDING-LEFT: 3px">150mm - 5.91in</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND: rgb(228,228,212); PADDING-LEFT: 3px">150mm - 5.91in</TD><TD colSpan=2> </TD></TR><TR class=d1 style="HEIGHT: 20px"><TD style="BACKGROUND: rgb(216,216,200); PADDING-LEFT: 3px">Width</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND: rgb(228,228,212); PADDING-LEFT: 3px">87mm - 3.43in</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND: rgb(228,228,212); PADDING-LEFT: 3px">87mm - 3.43in</TD><TD colSpan=2> </TD></TR><TR class=d1 style="HEIGHT: 20px"><TD style="BACKGROUND: rgb(216,216,200); PADDING-LEFT: 3px">Height</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND: rgb(228,228,212); PADDING-LEFT: 3px">94mm - 3.70in</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND: rgb(228,228,212); PADDING-LEFT: 3px">110mm - 4.33in</TD><TD colSpan=2> </TD></TR><TR class=d1 style="HEIGHT: 20px"><TD style="BACKGROUND: rgb(216,216,200); PADDING-LEFT: 3px">Weight</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND: rgb(228,228,212); PADDING-LEFT: 3px">1100g - 2.42lbs</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND: rgb(228,228,212); PADDING-LEFT: 3px">3900g - 8.60lbs</TD><TD colSpan=2> </TD></TR><TR class=d1 style="HEIGHT: 20px"><TD style="BACKGROUND: rgb(216,216,200); PADDING-LEFT: 3px">Capacity</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND: rgb(228,228,212); PADDING-LEFT: 3px">21Ah PbEqv</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND: rgb(228,228,212); PADDING-LEFT: 3px">11.2Ah</TD><TD colSpan=2> </TD></TR><TR class=d1 style="HEIGHT: 20px"><TD style="BACKGROUND: rgb(216,216,200); PADDING-LEFT: 3px">Cold Crank Rating at 0°F:</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND: rgb(228,228,212); PADDING-LEFT: 3px">325 CCA</TD><TD style="BACKGROUND: rgb(228,228,212); PADDING-LEFT: 3px">230 CCA</TD><TD colSpan=2> </TD></TR><TR style="HEIGHT: 15px"><TD colSpan=5></TD></TR><TR class=d1><TD style="PADDING-BOTTOM: 3px; PADDING-TOP: 3px; PADDING-LEFT: 3px; PADDING-RIGHT: 3px" colSpan=5>You save 6.18 pounds and gain 95 CCA by opting for this replacement model.
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  2. Doug Matson

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    Have a Shorai in my 450 KTM EXC for 2 yrs and its been great, have one in my 75' Norton Commando E-start and again great. Soon I will put one in my 1190.
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  3. Mikef5000

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    "You save 6.18 pounds and gain 95 CCA by opting for this replacement model."

    Yes, but will it start my big V-twin when camping in wilderness and the temperature drops below 30 over night?

    I've heard way to many Lithium horror stories... sounds great when weight savings is your top priority... but reliability is my top priority... so I'm sticking with Yuasa or Deka sealed batteries.

    If you can feel a 6.18 pound weight loss off the bottom of one of these 500 pound bikes (just below 30 pounds of gas), you're a better man than I.
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  4. Dan Diego

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    Yes, it will start your bike in the extreme cold. Just turn on the ignition and let it "warm up" a bit.

    Great battery for the 990.
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  5. Chuckracer

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    Here we go...

    I like Mobil 1.
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  6. Dan Diego

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    Paired with which tires?
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  7. SnakeBreak

    SnakeBreak Been here awhile

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    I like mobil 1. I have a Li/iron. I carry a PPS for cold weather. Light and reliable.

    :freaky
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  8. SnakeBreak

    SnakeBreak Been here awhile

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    TKC's of course. Who would ride anything else?
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  9. FakeName

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    They have anti-graviatic properties. If you carry enough of them, you have to change to lighter springs. :rofl
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  10. gefr

    gefr Life is a trip

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    However it has to compete with:
    Antigravity 1201 at $220
    earthX ETX18C at $219 and ETX36C at $349 which is probably the correct one
    Shorai LFX18A1 BS12 at $190
    Yuasa YTZ14S at $202
    GK at $40 from my local store, expected to last one full year, the more is a bonus.

    Cheers.
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  11. Boatman

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    Yeah that was my point. Didn't really want to start another "This or that lithium battery is the greatest" debate.

    Plus he over rated the capacity.
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