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Offline Dragonstaff

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Batteries
« on: January 20, 2023, 09:03:42 PM »
I am going to have to replace my battery soon, and wonder if there might be any recommendations of good ones, or ones to avoid.

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Re: Batteries
« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2023, 09:59:32 PM »
I got batteries for both ST's at MX STORE, free delivery to home. SSB Powersports came with good CCA made a huge difference. Have run this brand in all my bikes for years
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Re: Batteries
« Reply #2 on: January 21, 2023, 12:02:07 AM »

I've been running a SSB LFP14H-BS Ultralite Lithium Battery for the last couple of years...no issue whatsoever and it weighs heaps less than the original battery.  :thumbs

You can buy one here: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/281158387827

Add code PLUSNS23 at checkout and you can get one for $153.50...
Offer expires 31/01/2023.


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Re: Batteries
« Reply #3 on: January 21, 2023, 11:42:29 AM »
That's a good price for a lithium battery.
I note one of their selling points is "PERFECT PERFORMANCE-still performs in extreme heat with temperatures over 60o C"
Melbourne and Tassie riders should be aware Li cells lose efficiency at low temperatures. Not a problem most of the time, but a vulnerability if the charge is low along with the temp.
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Re: Batteries
« Reply #4 on: January 21, 2023, 07:55:17 PM »
Thanks Rusty.

Done and done, with a $20 off voucher to boot, instead of the $10. And an SA company, which is always my preference if possible (Got to buy local where I can).
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Re: Batteries
« Reply #5 on: January 26, 2023, 05:38:52 PM »
Arrived yesterday and fitted today. It is a bit shorter than stock top to bottom, but comes with legs that clip into the bottom. Of course, they made it just a little too tall, but worked well as spacers lying on their sides underneath it- just perfect.
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1984 1200 Goldwing
1981 GL 500 Silverwing
1980 CX500
(Not all bikes are running at the current time)
 
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