Motorcycle Batteries

[arbol]

I need a new battery for my motorcycle, and am being recommended this company, whom I have never heard of, because they are supposed to be super light, while powerful.

https://shoraipower.com/en/

When I think super light and powerful, I think things like Super Capacitor (but I don't think this is that.)

It's a $150 battery, which is expensive, but I spent $130 on the last battery (traditional, lead acid).

Apparently Parts stores/walmart, have $60 batteries that are compatible with my bike.

Seems like a lot of black magic, when a $60 battery will start my bike, time and again (if I treat it right) versus a $150 battery?

Do ya'll have any experience with this particular manufacturer, or other battery wisdom you can give me?

Thanks in advance.

[Irving]

I inquired about the super capacitor for with our resident solar guru and he told me that at best you can get maybe two attempts to start, so after that you're screwed. Not exactly what you asked, but thought I'd throw it out there.

[Doc45]

My son had issues with starting when he tried a lithium battery in his '08 Triumph Street Triple. I've used Yuasa batteries for years in all kinds of bikes and never had issues. I also used a tender for those times the weather kept the bikes in the garage for months.

[arbol]

Is that Shorai Power a Lithium Battery? Yes, Lithium is all the rage in batteries, and that would explain the price, too.

Irving, I only need it to start once!

Super Capacitor sounds like it would work in Car/Motorcycle batteries, to me.

[arbol]

I think my last battery was Yuasa.

Best of the lead acids? I was disappointed it died. I bought it in 2018.

[Irving]

I think with solar backup super caps would work. There are many videos floating around YouTube with people running power tools, starting bikes, and small cars with super cap packages. I think the risk is that if for some reason it doesn't start the first time, the caps drain themselves enough to not have a second chance.

Anyway, I'll have to bow out because I don't know anything about this. I run my little dirt bike (with no kick starter) with an 18Ah battery I got for like $30; and I can't even keep that bike running.

[SouthPaw]

I’ve bought my moto batteries on Amazon and locally at Batteries+. I’ve found that if you use a trickle charger on them all year, it really extends the life of them.

[arbol]

They would/should recharge with the alternator, just like normal.

So put (2) Super Capacitors in there, or, three!

I do think it might be a million dollar idea!

[arbol]

I do plan to buy the battery tender option with whichever battery I buy, thanks.

[Great-Kazoo]

YUASA .

For those saying their battery didn't last more than a year or two. How many kept it on a battery tender, when not in use? Especially when not in use, for more than 2-4 weeks