JQL
Growing old disgracefully
I've just ordered a replacement Lithium Battery from Amazon. It should arrive on Tuesday. I'll let you know how it goes...
Chemistry, performance, cost and safety characteristics vary across LIB types. Handheld electronics mostly use LIBs based on lithium cobalt oxide (LiCoO
2), which offers high energy density, but presents safety risks, especially when damaged.
Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4), lithium manganese oxide (LMO) and lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide (NMC) offer lower energy density, but longer lives and inherent safety. Such batteries are widely used for electric tools, medical equipment and other roles. NMC in particular is a leading contender for automotive applications. Lithium nickel cobalt aluminum oxide (NCA) and lithium titanate (LTO) are specialty designs aimed at particular niche roles. The new lithium sulphur batteries promise the highest performance to weight ratio.
I also thought I heard a shot in the video before the "reaction" startedLithium Iron Phosphate are now much more powerful than ordinary lead acid batteries, the OEM Yausa YTZ14S is 230 CCA, the Lithium is 290 CCA. They are supposed to last much longer, like a whole lot longer (up to 20x is bandied-about but I'll believe that when I see it), if properly maintained. Provided you keep the voltage between 13v and 14v they're as happy as Larry.
They are up to 3kg lighter (only 950g for the HJTZ14S-FP-S opposed to 3.9 kg for the YTZ14S) and smaller so they come with packing pieces for the battery box. You could buy a bigger, more powerful one to fit the battery box if you wanted. The HJTZ14S-FP-S is designed for the NT700 Deauville and comes with the correct spacers.
The drawback seems to be severe cold below -10C (which we rarely get) and even then, if you run the lights to "warm up the cells", they work fine.
Pricewise, from Amazon, it's about 25€ less than I was quoted by the dealer for an OEM replacement.
The Skyrich are factory fit in new Ducatis which why I went with that brand.