Li-on battery? Not me

[HMAN]

I'll stick with the Deka thank you. Dont want the Chop to end up like this.

Investigators: Providence repair shop fire started in truck's lithium-ion battery system

The moment an EV's lithium-ion battery system ignited was caught on camera.https://bit.ly/4eos50F

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[kickstart]

Same here, I have been using an old Deka that was getting tired in the BD in a side X side for the last 2 years.

 

[Jwooky]

5 years with NOCO, best battery I’ve every had by far

 

[bikeone]

I'll stick with the Deka thank you. Dont want the Chop to end up like this.

Investigators: Providence repair shop fire started in truck's lithium-ion battery system

The moment an EV's lithium-ion battery system ignited was caught on camera.https://bit.ly/4eos50F

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Maybe the hottest big dog ever...
You are right - burning risk is not worth the switch to Lithium battery.
Purchased a panther Li Ion battery for my pit bull and took it out after some days with the same in mind.
Less weight and space for spare plugs and tool was my idea.
Works good - loaded and pull over very good - any problem with alternator produces shit with tension and the result is burning.
With this in mind i took it out.

 

[Roaming Wolf]

Just maintain it properly. I have been using Antigravity for the last 2 years on my both bikes, no problem. They are lighter, more powerful and last longer. We've got tons of electric cars over here, work just fine.

 

[Snuffy]

Just maintain it properly. I have been using Antigravity for the last 2 years on my both bikes, no problem. They are lighter, more powerful and last longer. We've got tons of electric cars over here, work just fine.

Sure sometimes they work just fine. But my luck sucks and I’m not taking that chance. The tried and true battery works. The BigDogs like em and never heard of one catching fire from it. Best of luck with whatever you use.

 

[Reddickracing]

I’m a Deka man myself also on my bikes, BUT I have lithiums in my bass boat for the trolling motor, as a matter of fact just about all bass boat manufacturers put lithium now for several years. They are awesome for trolling motors. The ones in my boat are computer and blue tooth controlled so I can monitor them with my phone and will send me notifications if any problems.
I havnt heard of any boat fires from batteries but if mine burns up me and my insurance been wanting a new one!!!

 

[bikeone]

We all trust our battery types.
But know everybody the do s and dont of battery charging at the different types like
acid, sealed and gel / fiberglass batteries?
Some things you need to know:

desulfate batteries:
acid type no problem - but not often.
AGM/VRLA (closed Batterys) Can do but more risk for battery if much sulfation happened.
deep load less then 50% is not good for battery life.
maintenance free types:
If there is mud (loose crystals) make a short circuit Regeneration is impossible.

Lithium battery makes no sulfate - This is a lead battery problem. tension:

For ideal loading tension ask your dealer and note there is different tension hot and
cold weather.

Take care and battery life last longer.

 

[GDOG_PITBULL]

So....I grabbed a Li-ON battery off Amazon and it cranked the 107 hard without effort. Bike has been sitting a while so it had some issues starting past the shot of starting fluid. About the 5th cycle of cranking the battery just died hard...internal short I am sure. On its way back to Amazon / vendor now. Going back to wet cell technology....
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[Mickmorris]

I’m really liking the Braille AGM battery that HMAN turned me onto. I have one in the ironhorse & the vintage classic. Cranks them up like nobody’s business. They do require a specific charger however. Have Deka in the other 2 but when they go will probably replace with Braille as well.

 

[GDOG_PITBULL]

I’m really liking the Braille AGM battery that HMAN turned me onto. I have one in the ironhorse & the vintage classic. Cranks them up like nobody’s business. They do require a specific charger however. Have Deka in the other 2 but when they go will probably replace with Braille as well.

I spent the $$$ on a Braille about 10 years ago, and while it did almost spin the motor out of the frame, it only lasted a couple of years even with a tender. I decided cheaper and more frequent was my future SOP.
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