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Kied SR Platinum Member


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Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 8:30 am Post subject: Light weight Battery for Dirt bikes |
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I am working with a local company (expert in Battery R&D) in developing a new battery using the latest technology in Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) Batteries.
I strongly believe this will soon replace ALL lead acid batteries. The prices in the past have been too expensive to explore, but today, it is possible. Stronger Cranking power, loose up to 1.5Kg of weight (depending on your stock lead acid battery), super small size (so you can relocate it to a better place on the bike), does not loose charge easily like a lead acid when bike is parked for weeks/months......
Very Similar to turntechbattery.com/Tu...y/FAQ.html
Of course...it will be on sale soon at a FRACTION of that price!!! Member's price.
I am getting a prototype for my DRZ400SM and KLX140L soon. Once tested ok, it will be on sale right here in Slackriders.com
Stay tuned.
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udaloy SR Gold Member


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Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 8:24 am Post subject: Re: Light weight Battery for Dirt bikes |
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I am working with a local company (expert in Battery R&D) in developing a new battery using the latest technology in Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) Batteries.
I strongly believe this will soon replace ALL lead acid batteries. The prices in the past have been too expensive to explore, but today, it is possible. Stronger Cranking power, loose up to 1.5Kg of weight (depending on your stock lead acid battery), super small size (so you can relocate it to a better place on the bike), does not loose charge easily like a lead acid when bike is parked for weeks/months......
Very Similar to turntechbattery.com/Tu...y/FAQ.html
Of course...it will be on sale soon at a FRACTION of that price!!! Member's price.
I am getting a prototype for my DRZ400SM and KLX140L soon. Once tested ok, it will be on sale right here in Slackriders.com
Stay tuned. |
When will the battery be on sale ? The battery on my bike has just gone flat, if it's up to a month from now, I'll wait.
A few questions :
a. What is the Ampere (Ah) rating
b. What is the indicative price ?

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terri_one SR Silver Member


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Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 8:57 am Post subject: Re: Light weight Battery for Dirt bikes |
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Hey Kied,
Thats exciting news.
i have bought a 2.5Amp with TurnTechBattery for USD99 plus USD10 for shipping. The 5.0Amp one costs USD159.
If yours is "a fraction" of the USD109.... i am keen. Lots of weight savings. One guy with the DRZ is already using it and it works very well.
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Kied SR Platinum Member


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Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 5:03 pm Post subject: Re: Light weight Battery for Dirt bikes |
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When will the battery be on sale ? The battery on my bike has just gone flat, if it's up to a month from now, I'll wait.
A few questions :
a. What is the Ampere (Ah) rating
b. What is the indicative price ?
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a. What is the Ampere (Ah) rating?
I am testing out 3Ah (of course must be alittle better than turntech lah)
Specs of THIS latest LFP battery has been impressive, BTW, I am a Electrical engineer by training....so I think I understand what all the graphs and charts mean.
b. What is the indicative price ?
The simple shrink-wrap version estimated sale price of S$100. If the demand is good, I can do a plastic molding to house the battery cells inside. but that might bump up the cost & weight alittle.
If you really can't wait, want to sign up for my prototype program?
I might get it ready for testing next week.
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udaloy SR Gold Member


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bsriphet SR Bronze Member


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Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 4:38 pm Post subject: Re: Light weight Battery for Dirt bikes |
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Keen too, just bought the Turntechs as well for big dollars for the Husa #55 and the next XC project and more battery requirements coming up later on..
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Kied SR Platinum Member


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Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 6:34 am Post subject: Re: Light weight Battery for Dirt bikes |
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Ok, will update once I get the samples.
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shgrmhjk SR Bronze Member


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mcke SR Newbie


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nizam_75 SR Bronze Member


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Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 11:43 am Post subject: Re: Light weight Battery for Dirt bikes |
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Kit, this battery project is super great news!!!!
Anyway my project which i told u about is already underway! it works fine. soon going for testing, will update u too on this!
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EVOIIIGSR SR Platinum Member


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Kied SR Platinum Member


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Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 7:29 am Post subject: Re: Light weight Battery for Dirt bikes |
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Sorry I only got 2 samples to test it myself.
I am testing the proto-type samples RIGHT NOW.
Will post photos and write-up next week.
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Kied SR Platinum Member


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Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 3:22 pm Post subject: Re: Light weight Battery for Dirt bikes |
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Testing in progress.
So far so good.
Starts like normal.
Estimated price is still on track for SING$100
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Kied SR Platinum Member


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Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2009 5:13 pm Post subject: Re: Light weight Battery for Dirt bikes |
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My KLX140L lost weight!!!
About 2.5KG taken out and replaced with just less than 500g
My DRZ400SM lost weight too!!!
About 3.5KG taken out and replaced with just less than 500g in a better location!!
The battery works well over the last couple of days, very happy 
I am ordering some more.
Taking orders now.
S$100
Call or SMS 96345966
Cheers!!
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