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EPISODE · Jun 6, 2018 · 1H 18M

LAB-176-LEAD ACID VS. LITHIUM-ION MOTORCYCLE BATTERIES

from Law Abiding Biker | Street Biker Motorcycle Podcast · host Ryan Urlacher

Official Website: https://www.lawabidingbiker.com Every biker will eventually have to replace the battery on your motorcycle.  Many bikers wonder if they should get an old lead-acid or replace it with a newer lithium-ion motorcycle battery.  There are many things to consider before making this decision and we break it down for you in this podcast episode.  Good quality lithium-ion motorcycle batteries are lighter, smaller, charge faster, hold their charge longer, last longer overall, have better warranties, & often have more cold cranking amps. They are however more expensive than a lead-acid, but the cost may be well worth it. On average a lithium-ion battery costs 30% more than a lead-acid. You'll also need a lithium-ion specific battery tender.  SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE The first possible drawback to a lithium-ion is that if you let it fall to below 11 volts by accidentally leaving your headlight as an example, you may permanently damage the battery. Whereas, a lead-acid in good shape could be charged and likely recover. I drained my lithium-ion motorcycle battery to less than 1 volt and it recovered just fine, but it was rather new.  The second drawback, not really in my opinion, to a lithium-ion motorcycle battery, is that if you leave your motorcycle out in temperatures below freezing for an extended period of time, you'll have to "wake" the battery to get it cycling. This is easily done by turning your headlight on for a short period or bumping the starter a few times. Once awake, you lithium-ion goes to work fast and gives you those cold cranking amps. These are just some of the things you need to know about lithium-ion vs. lead-acid motorcycle batteries........ LEARN MORE-SEE OUR DETAILED VIDEO, ARTICLE, & RECOMMENDED BATTERIES: Motorcycle Lithium-Ion vs Lead-Acid Battery Comparison, Review & Buyers Guide New Free Video: How to Install a New Battery on Harley-Davidson-Lithium Ion or Lead Acid Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation  Sponsor-RickRak CLICK HERE The Ultimate Motorcycle Luggage Rack Solution Forget those messy straps and bungee cords Go strapless with a RickRak quick attach luggage system & quality bag New Patrons: John Post of Flower Mound, Texas Jay Looney of Athens, Alabama Richard Mihelitch of Milton Freewater, Oregon Stephen Cox of Redmond, WA Rob Roberts of Narre Warren South, Victoria, Australia Todd Myers of Kennewick, WA Jack Marvin of Dothan, Alabama J Kaminski of Flowery Branch, Georgia Dale Cunningham of Midvale, Utah If you appreciate the content we put out and want to make sure it keeps on coming your way then become a Patron too! There are benefits and there is no risk. Thanks to the following bikers for supporting us via a flat donation:   Leonard Conway of Midlothian, Virginia (Also a Patron) Brian Cann of Saugus, Massachusetts Martin Gavrila of Hollywood, Florida ________________________________________________________ FURTHER INFORMATION:   Official Website: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com   Email & Voicemail: http://www.LawAbidingBiker.com/Contact   Podcast Hotline Phone: 509-731-3548   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawabidingbiker      Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawAbidingBiker

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