11-27-2020, 05:01 AM
(11-27-2020, 12:07 AM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote: The past few model years of the Honda Africa Twin uses a lithium-based battery. Owner feedback has mostly been good. Yes, there is a shutdown voltage level to protect the cells from severe discharge (which could otherwise result in fire - this is a standard safety feature). Most of the severe experiences has been user error. Example: Charging a lith-batt with a lead-acid charger. Simply a no-no.
Another appears to sometimes be leaving the battery on a trickle charger. That is not required when in seasonal storage with no-load (e.g. no theft alarms on the bike, etc.).
Thanks for listing these drawbacks, GO. Compared to most other applications of Li-Ion batteries, bikes do have a parasitic draw (.02mA max on 2017 EX, .01mA max on earlier models), due to clocks, and meter memories, and through the regulator.
I looked up Anti-Gravity's price for CB1100, and it was $199, plus a dedicated charger at $36. It looks like it saves 6.0 pounds over the $188 OEM Yuasa. However, while I've had good luck with Yuasa in the past, their YTZ series don't seem any better than bargain equivalents at less than $50.