I'll get out there in the garage and get this done

Hey Kruz, your welcome to use my Garage. Just checked it's 22F with a trickle of heat on. You know, just enough warmth to take your jacket off while we work, Lol.

Just checked it's 22F with a trickle of heat on. You know, just enough warmth to take your jacket off while we work, Lol.

Ok, I admit I'm a big wuss..

Superbike Supply has these in stock now and has listed them for sale on their site. However, I got a better price PM'ing them through zx10r.net. Mine shipped today.

You should have your own section for here for hot internet buying tips. "Dogo's corner."

* Last updated by: Rook on 1/14/2011 @ 11:34 AM *

You should have your own section for here for hot internet buying tips. "Dogo's corner."

Are we talking about a paid position? We'd have do somethin' bout that title... I prefer the title, "Just The Tip".

Kidding aside, I've already given the best tip, more than once, in this thread.

* Last updated by: DogoZX on 1/14/2011 @ 11:58 AM *

What did you pay Dogo, my 14 amp hour Shorai was listed at $139 at Superbike Supply?

What did you pay Dogo, my 14 amp hour Shorai was listed at $139 at Superbike Supply?

DogoZX

"Can I get a price quote for a couple of Shorai batteries?

I need one standard, part # lfx14a1-bs12, and one duration, part # lfx18a1-bs12.

Thanks.

"
SuperbikeSupply

"Sure. The first part number is $130 shipped and the second is $160 shipped. If you want them both shipped together, you can take $10 off the total.

Thanks!
Mary

"

$280, shipped for a 14a and a 18a.

Thanks guys for the info. My 2007 OEM battery is now 4 years old. I am ordering the large version, Model LFX18A1-BS12

http://www.shoraipower.com/p-155-lfx18a1-bs12.aspx

* Last updated by: Steven14 on 1/14/2011 @ 1:39 PM *

BUT....I can't believe yer waiting till...Friday.If it were me...I'd want that sucker in there IMMEDIATELY just to see what it was gonna do!The suspense is gonna kill us here...you know that.

I normally would be going crazy to get this on my bike but I think it being so cold has dampened my enthusiasm just a bit. The thermometer says it's up to 46 F right now so I probably will get it done this afternoon after I get off work.

Full test report on here by Monday.

Kruz

You know...if this deal works good...I MAY have to get one meself!

Thanks guys for the info. My 2007 OEM battery is now 4 years old. I am ordering the large version, Model LFX18A1-BS12

http://www.shoraipower.com/p-155-lfx18a1-bs12.aspx

Let us know how that works out for you on the bigger bike. If mine cranks well in the cold on my Honda, I'm gonna replace all my batteries with Shorai......except the cruiser. At 700 lbs I don't think it's worth the effort puttin that big girl on a diet.

No LFX18A1-BS12 On Their List ?

No LFX18A1-BS12 On Their List ?

I have one on the way from them...

copied from invoice

Quantity Item Code Description Price Each Amount
1 lfx14a1-bs12 shorai standard battery 125.00 125.00
1 lfx18a1-bs12 shorai duration battery 155.00 155.00

but I contacted them HERE.

It's worth signing up @ 10r.net, if for no other reason, to get discounts from the site sponsors.

* Last updated by: DogoZX on 1/14/2011 @ 10:54 PM *

Well I clicked the button too! Couldn't help myself...

Ok, I got her in there and she cranked much stronger than the two year old oem yuasa lead acid that was in there. No comparison and this was at 45 f. Full installation report coming with pics and pointers. Buy one now!

Kruz

WoHoo...good on ya Kruz!Glad that puppy's workin.Guess I'll have to break down and get one meself now....in a few weeks that is!Thanks for the heads up.

Found the factory battery specs http://www.yuasabatteries.com/motorcycle.php?action=showListing#formanchor]HERE

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Battery Family: Maintenance Free
Battery Type: YTX14-BS

Voltage: 12
Capacity: 12
Dimensions: 6" x 3.4375" x 5.75"
Weight: 8.1 lbs.
Metric Dimensions: 150mm x 87mm x 145mm
Metric Weight: 3.7 kg
Polarity:
Acid Volume: 0.69
Amps: 1.4
C.C.A.: 200
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Different part # than is on the batt I pulled outta my '06 zx14. ... but that's the specs for the battery Yuasa lists for the zx14.

Kruz, Dogo or anyone can you weigh factory battery.. I always heard it was about 11 lbs like Romans pic shows.

* Last updated by: Rook on 1/15/2011 @ 5:43 PM *

Kruz, Dogo or anyone can you weigh factory battery.. I always heard it was about 11 lbs like Romans pic shows.

Rook that pic was taken at the time the Battery came out of my bike? I too ordered this new battery. When it gets here I will weigh all three side by side 4 a compare. I'm sure Dogs will in before mine. Maybe he will post the same. I'm eager to see how it starts up here. Lol

Kruz what size Batt in the CBR ?

The picture below is with out the top or bottom tray & strap.Cheers.

* Last updated by: Romans on 1/19/2011 @ 6:23 PM *

Yuasa OEM battery 6.90 lbs, Shorai replacement battery 1.54 lbs, net weight savings 5.36 lbs!

* Last updated by: Kruz on 1/17/2011 @ 9:18 AM *

Yuasa OEM battery 6.90 lbs

OEM for 2007 CBR 1000rr?

Any word on how it works???

Mine should be here on Friday.

OEM for 2007 CBR 1000rr?

Correct, for the CBR.

Any word on how it works???

I posted the test results a few posts back Dogo, the Shorai cranked better than the OEM, a lot better and this was at 45 F.

I posted the test results a few posts back Dogo, the Shorai cranked better than the OEM, a lot better and this was at 45 F

Oops, missed that. Just curious, was the battery acclimated to the 45 degrees? Or just cold bike and the batt came outta your nice warm house? Didn't hook it up to your zx14 just for the sake of science?

Good point Dogo, I would say maybe one hour cold soak at 45 F before the first crank. I'm thinkin that is plenty of time to equalize temps or at least close to it. After that, I rode it, stopped at Starbucks for liquid nourishment, maybe a 45 minute cold soak there at 46 F air temp and then cranked it again without issues, very fast starts everytime.

The acid test should be up there, you're probably a lot cooler than we are. Did you get the 18 or 14 amp hour for your ZX-14? If you got the 18 a/h especially, I'll be real surprised if you have any cold start issues. If you do, leave the headlight on for one to two minutes and crank.

No I didn't try it on my 14, too much hassle, I just wanted to go ride and check out the endless power wheelies with all that weight off of there.

* Last updated by: Kruz on 1/17/2011 @ 1:43 PM *

The acid test should be up there, you're probably a lot cooler than we are. Did you get the 18 or 14 amp hour for your ZX-14? If you got the 18 a/h especially, I'll be real surprised if you have any cold start issues. If you do, leave the headlight on for one to two minutes and crank.

Unseasonably warm here right now. Looks like high's in the 50's lows in the 40's for this weekend, when I should be testing the batteries. So, I'll have to put them in the freezer to really test 'em. I ordered an 18 a/h for my zx14 and a 14 a/h for my zx10r. Figured I'd hook the 14 a/h up to the zx14 first, however, just to get these guys some test results. If it starts the big ninja w/o problems, there definitely shouldn't be an issue with the 18 a/h. I'll have test the 18 a/h the next day. My bike is too new to just be starting up, shutting down, and then starting again. Once it's runnin', I'm gonna run it through a complete heat cycle.

* Last updated by: DogoZX on 1/17/2011 @ 7:32 PM *