Gobsmacked today!

**sidecar bob** · 15th September 2011, 17:08

What you REALLY need, is a couple of girls on a pink F2 sidecar that are doing the street circiuts this year, with a big sticker for said product down each side & some brochures to give to their adoring fans, which im sure they will do for no more than a couple of new batteries for their sidecar.
Its a win win situation.

**Edbear** · 15th September 2011, 17:16

Originally Posted by sidecar bob

What you REALLY need, is a couple of girls on a pink F2 sidecar that are doing the street circiuts this year, with a big sticker for said product down each side & some brochures to give to their adoring fans, which im sure they will do for no more than a couple of new batteries for their sidecar.
Its a win win situation.

I'm already sponsoring Shaun and one of his riders... oh, I get it...

**sidecar bob** · 15th September 2011, 17:19

Originally Posted by Edbear

I'm already sponsoring Shaun and one of his riders... oh, I get it...

Sidecars have so much more room for proper advertising. Also, I bet nine out of ten men would choose Jo Mickleson over Shaun Harris every time!!

**Edbear** · 15th September 2011, 17:22

Originally Posted by sidecar bob

Sidecars have so much more room for proper advertising. Also, I bet nine out of ten men would choose Jo Mickleson over Shaun Harris every time!!

I haven't seen Shaun in a pink sidecar...

And I'm really worried about that tenth man...

**ducatilover** · 15th September 2011, 17:23

Feel free to sponsor me Ed.

**bogan** · 15th September 2011, 17:25

Screw the fuelly bits, you could just run directly from the battery. Got about 2 dozen you want to sponsor me ed?

**Edbear** · 15th September 2011, 17:28

Originally Posted by ducatilover

Feel free to sponsor me Ed.

Originally Posted by bogan

Screw the fuelly bits, you could just run directly from the battery. Got about 2 dozen you want to sponsor me ed?

LOL!!! I'm getting swamped with sponsorship deals...

Tell you what, for everyone that can get me ten confirmed sales, they'll get a free battery...

**Edbear** · 15th September 2011, 17:28

Oops...

**Teflon** · 15th September 2011, 17:32

I've read mixed reviews on these batteries.. from fires to failures within 6 months

http://www.superhawkforum.com/forums/general-discussion-30/r-r-shorai-battery%3D-epic-fail-24934/
Typical Honda

I'll stick with lead acid batteries for now..

**Gremlin** · 15th September 2011, 17:41

Originally Posted by Teflon

I'll stick with lead acid batteries for now..

Company stands by it's product from all appearances though... That in itself means a lot to me.

I'll be trying mine out in October when my bike returns...

**Edbear** · 15th September 2011, 17:41

Originally Posted by Teflon

I've read mixed reviews on these batteries.. from fires to failures within 6 months

http://www.superhawkforum.com/forums/general-discussion-30/r-r-shorai-battery%3D-epic-fail-24934/
Typical Honda

I'll stick with lead acid batteries for now..

Sounds like it wasn't the battery at fault here, but what I did find incredible was Shorai's attitude!

[I"]On a lighter note, I was contacted by Shorai today. They want to know how much it will cost for the entire repair of my bike, my labor time included, and are going to reimburse me for that amount. The president of Shorai is supposed to be in contact with me by the end of the week, to help figure what went wrong. Evidently, in the event of a failure, these batteries are supposed to be protected to prevent this sort of thing happening. So if this all happens, I may just be part of the compensated R&D, and may come out the better yet! I am trying to be positive, and so far, my experience with Shorai has been positive. Stay tuned for the outcome!! "[/I]

Can't possibly imagine that happening in NZ! I believe in standing by what I sell even at a cost to me, but this is amazing!

**ducatilover** · 15th September 2011, 17:46

Originally Posted by Edbear

LOL!!! I'm getting swamped with sponsorship deals...

Tell you what, for everyone that can get me ten confirmed sales, they'll get a free battery...

Cheque's in the mail mate, now stump up that battery.

**Teflon** · 15th September 2011, 18:03

Originally Posted by Edbear

Sounds like it wasn't the battery at fault here, but what I did find incredible was Shorai's attitude!

[I"]On a lighter note, I was contacted by Shorai today. They want to know how much it will cost for the entire repair of my bike, my labor time included, and are going to reimburse me for that amount. The president of Shorai is supposed to be in contact with me by the end of the week, to help figure what went wrong. Evidently, in the event of a failure, these batteries are supposed to be protected to prevent this sort of thing happening. So if this all happens, I may just be part of the compensated R&D, and may come out the better yet! I am trying to be positive, and so far, my experience with Shorai has been positive. Stay tuned for the outcome!! "[/I]

Can't possibly imagine that happening in NZ! I believe in standing by what I sell even at a cost to me, but this is amazing!

It's a Honda thing...

My zx12r is due for a new battery. How much for a Shorai? motobatt was around 100$

Hard to beat yuasa batteries..

**Edbear** · 15th September 2011, 18:13

Originally Posted by ducatilover

Cheque's in the mail mate, now stump up that battery.

Jes as soon as the cheque clears, matey...

Originally Posted by Teflon

It's a Honda thing...

My zx12r is due for a new battery. How much for a Shorai? motobatt was around 100$

Hard to beat yuasa batteries..

Your bike is recommended for the 14A1 with the 18A as an option. For the best outcome, I'd probably go for the 18A but after today, I reckon the 14A would do just fine! Can do the 14A for the same price I quoted GiJoe, $239.00 and the 18A for $269.00, normally $279.00.