Alright, folks, gather ’round. Today, I’m gonna share my little adventure with a lithium-ion motorcycle battery. You know, I’ve always been a hands-on kinda guy, love tinkering with my bike, and recently, I decided it was time to give this new-fangled battery tech a try.
So, first off, I started digging around to see what’s what. Checked out some online shops, read a bunch of stuff, and it seemed like these lithium-ion batteries were the hot ticket. Lighter, longer-lasting, the whole nine yards. I was sold!
Picking the Right One
Now, picking one out wasn’t as easy as grabbing the first one I saw. I had to do a bit of research, make sure I got the right type for my bike. There were all sorts of brands – Antigravity, MotoStart, Fire Power, you name it. And the prices? Man, they were all over the place! From like 40 bucks to over 400.
I saw some listed for as low as 50 to 70 bucks and some of the fancier ones with voltage displays costed me around $54.99. And guess what? Some of these new lithium-ion thingamajigs can cost you up to a whopping 20,000 bucks! It’s like, are you kidding me? That’s more than my whole bike!
But hey, I read that lithium prices have been dropping, so maybe these batteries will get cheaper. I heard they were around $139 per kWh last year, and they might go down to $78 per kWh by the end of this year. Fingers crossed!
Anyway, I finally settled on one from a brand called PowerTex. Seemed like a good balance of price and performance. I’m not made of money, but I also didn’t want some cheapo thing that’d die on me in a week. It was just about $54.99. Not the cheapest, but not crazy expensive either.
Getting My Hands Dirty
Once I got the battery, it was time to get to work. Now, I’m no master mechanic, but I’m pretty handy. Swapping out the battery was actually pretty straightforward. Disconnected the old one, popped in the new one, and boom, done!
The first thing I noticed was how light this thing was. Compared to the old lead-acid brick I had in there, it was like a feather. I could already feel the difference just lifting it. They say it shaves off a few pounds from the bike’s weight, and I believe it.
The Results
So, how’s it been? Pretty darn good, I gotta say. The bike starts up like a champ, even after sitting for a while. And it seems to hold a charge forever. I’ve been riding around for a few weeks now, and I haven’t had to charge it once.
Now, I’m not gonna lie and say it’s been all sunshine and rainbows. There was this one time when it was a little slow to crank on a cold morning. But overall, I’m pretty happy with it. We’ll see how it holds up in the long run, but for now, I’m giving it a thumbs up.
So, there you have it, folks. My little journey into the world of lithium-ion motorcycle batteries. It’s been an interesting ride, and I’m glad I made the switch. If you’re thinking about doing the same, I’d say go for it. Just do your homework, pick the right one, and enjoy the ride!
