Weight saving where you need it the most

[Edbear]

Got mine in today mate,when the package turned up the mrs handed it to me and i thought "farking hell hes forgotten to put the bloody battery in the box",it really is that light.The TL fired up straight away so all is good.Delivery time was excellent and have to say the selection of adhesive backed foam pieces provided for a snug fit i have to applaudBrillant.I kept bugging the Mrs with (old/new batterys) "pick that one up" then "ok now pick that one up"Fwiw ive chatted with a few using them in TLs and other big twins stateside/England etc and all are very happy.Cheers a delight buying from ya.Havent weighrd the old battery but methinks its somewhere in the middle of 6/7 pound,the new one comes in at 1.88That is truely worthwhile.

Lol! That's a normal reaction to receiving them!

what'st eh dimensions etc ED?

105h x 148w x 66d weight is 760g and 14 amps. For power, check my thread "Gobsmacked".

[Edbear]

The Shorai packing material is also very useful for repairing the TAB's (Tape Automated Bond's) on an LCD TV. Chopped up, it worked a treat and now no more horizontal lines!

Not only are we finding more and more applications for the batteries ...

[haydes55]

Hmmmmmm.

I paid US$21 for my battery. It weighs 322g, is 4.4 Ah and will discharge at 90A for short periods of time or 65A continuously.

Can't charge it on the bike though. Has to be run total loss as it requires a special charger. Doesn't matter because I bought three of them.

Take out the alternator and carry the spare batteries, replace every few hours of riding, save a kilo or 2 haha

[Edbear]

I sold a tiny 14A2, the 14A in a 7A case, to a racer for his GPZ1100 race bike, not realising, (neither of us thought to mention/ask. I assumed it had onboard charging, he assumed I knew it was total loss), it was total loss electrics.

He emailed me saying he didn't think the battery was up to it as it died during a race. Turns out he had done practice and first race and it died lap 3 on the second race. Once he charged it between races it was fine, but I've sent him an 18A as a replacement anyway to give him more leeway.

I was amazed the little 14A2 did a whole race as total loss, let alone practice, one race and 3 laps of the second!

[Mental Trousers]

Seeing as it's not an injected bike I'm not at all surprised.

[Edbear]

Seeing as it's not an injected bike I'm not at all surprised.

I still thought the tiny case wouldn't have that much in it. Good to know though, that carbed bikes can run on an A2 case as they are the lightest you can get.

[Edbear]

Wellington Motorcycles is now a Shorai dealer! I'm sending them the display stand and shop sign, but it may be a week before they have significant stock as I am waiting for my next shipment.

Do pop in though and check out the demo batteries on the stand!

Also, I got my plates yesterday, I reckon they look okay on the Kizashi too!

[scracha]

Seeing as it's not an injected bike I'm not at all surprised.

? I vaguelly recall a mate's big old geeper being injected.

[malcy25]

$5 says it's Sean Donnelly's GPz postie bike which is converted to CR Keihins

[Edbear]

$5 says it's Sean Donnelly's GPz postie bike which is converted to CR Keihins

Mebbe.. mebbe not...

[Edbear]

So far I have these dealers signed up so if in your area, do pop in and check out the batteries.

Wellington Motorcycles, in Wellington of course...

Boyd Motorcycles in Hamilton

Auckland Yamaha in Penrose

Helispecs in Taupo

Hibiscus Coast Service Centre in Whangaparaoa

North Harbour Batteries in Silverdale

I have a lot of pending dealers so will post them as they sign.

[Edbear]

We will be at Paeroa barring unforeseen circumstances so I will be wandering around and will have a supply of batteries on hand. If anyone would like me to call into their pit or stand and talk about the Shorai range let me know and I'll make sure to see you.

I will see about wearing something, cap or shirt with the logo so you can recognise me.

[mossy1200]

MT01 or will i need go to Federated Farmers for a tractor battery?

[Edbear]

MT01 or will i need go to Federated Farmers for a tractor battery?

LFX18A1-BS12 will give more kick than a truck battery. KB price $249.00 with free postage.

No more battery issues for you.

[Edbear]

I now have seven dealers signed up with Scooter World in Auckland signing yesterday, so with dealers so far in Whangaparaoa, Silverdale, Auckland, Hamilton, Taupo and Wellington I have to consider their interests and support them.

I will now be referring future enquiries to your local dealer. It would be unethical for me to offer a discounted price directly in competition to my dealers, so while KB has been a valuable start for me, I'm sure everyone will understand that I can no longer offer a discounted price through the website.

My purpose was to establish a dealer network throughout the country and withdraw from retail sales altogether once I had enough to do the job.

So please do support your local dealer as the batteries truly are unique and well worth the money which really isn't any more than you would be paying out anyway taking their life into acount.

Appreciating your support,
Ed