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Scooters - Big Bore => Xciting 500 => Topic started by: HOHO on April 14, 2014, 09:46:59 PM

Title: lithium vs standard batteries
Post by: HOHO on April 14, 2014, 09:46:59 PM

Hi everyone, I'm thinking of changing batteries to a lithium battery and wanted to know if anyone has had any experience with this type.  I know it's lighter and supposed to be stronger (and much smaller) and wondered if it was worth the effort of changing.  Let me know.  Thanks

Title: Re: lithium vs standard batteries
Post by: boo on April 15, 2014, 01:46:21 PM

I plan to fully research these batteries myself.
I like you, would like to know how well these batteries perform.
In power tools, LI batteries perform great. I suspect they will do good on scooters too/also.

Title: Re: lithium vs standard batteries
Post by: bongoman on April 15, 2014, 06:26:11 PM

Replaced mine with a liothium a couple of weeks ago. I like ti. It works a little differently in that it likes to be warmed up before starting. Turn on key and leave lights on for up to 4 minutes in cold weather. 30 seconds in warm. No battery tender if it's started once a month. Costs more, and lasts longer. MIne came with a 5 - yes that is five - years warranty.

Title: Re: lithium vs standard batteries
Post by: hgw75 on April 15, 2014, 09:44:33 PM

Quote from: bongoman on April 15, 2014, 06:26:11 PM

Replaced mine with a liothium a couple of weeks ago. I like ti. It works a little differently in that it likes to be warmed up before starting. Turn on key and leave lights on for up to 4 minutes in cold weather. 30 seconds in warm. No battery tender if it's started once a month. Costs more, and lasts longer. MIne came with a 5 - yes that is five - years warranty.

So it is best not to use a battery tender?

Title: Re: lithium vs standard batteries
Post by: sissy mary on April 16, 2014, 02:33:46 PM

They are lighter, last longer, hold a charge much longer (no battery tender needed unless for a long time in storage), do not sulfate (kill themselves with that white inside the battery corrosion etc), have higher cranking amp's etc. Good choice if u can afford it and if u are going to keep the bike. :-* 

Title: Re: lithium vs standard batteries
Post by: bongoman on April 19, 2014, 05:12:45 PM

The instructions say if it's run once a month, that is enough to keep the battery charged without needing a battery tender.

It seems to be a little stronger on startup over the stock one.

Title: Re: lithium vs standard batteries
Post by: hgw75 on April 19, 2014, 08:45:56 PM

Quote from: bongoman on April 19, 2014, 05:12:45 PM

The instructions say if it's run once a month, that is enough to keep the battery charged without needing a battery tender.

It seems to be a little stronger on startup over the stock one.

Thanks I am a long way from new battery time, please keep us updated.  THANKS