Changing bikes, probably not 'til next year - opinions on what to get? (RF 900 maybe)

[Vinz0r]

Congrats on the new bike, looks in pretty good nick!

[blackdog]

Do not let the new battery go flat. Unlike a traditional battery that can be recharged, apparently the Shorais can't.

I recommend a battery tender if it will sit for any length of time, or you will have a very expensive paperweight.

[MarkH]

Do not let the new battery go flat. Unlike a traditional battery that can be recharged, apparently the Shorais can't.

I recommend a battery tender if it will sit for any length of time, or you will have a very expensive paperweight.

I think that my 15 year old bike lacks any electronics that impose a load when the key is off, if it is unused for a few weeks I'll periodically check the battery with a multi-meter.
You are correct about Li-ion batteries being damaged by spending time below their minimum recommended voltage - this applies to all Li-ion rechargeable batteries including those in your cell phone or laptop.

[Wingnut]

Yea... Can t say enough about getting a trickle charger or similar. I have 4 bikes and I rotate the charger on all of them to keep the batterys nice and healthy.

I too was looking at a RF900... Saved a few more pennys and got the VFR instead... After having Buells, GSXRs, Suzuki M109s etc... Its nice to have comfort while banging out decent miles. Fucken hell, I must be getting old!!!! Thinking heated grips are next on the list and some decent after market cruise control.