EarthX battery arrived today. First thing I did was remove the stock unit and then weigh the batteries for comparison. I'm not a weight freak, but it's interesting how much lighter the new unit is compared to the old. Also more powerful with much longer lifespan, supposedly. What I liked most about the new battery is that it uses bolts that thread into the fittings to attach wires. There's no nut that can get lost. I've lost those little nuts before on another bike and had to make something up. These are also larger diameter. I needed to drill a couple of connectors just a tad larger in diameter, but that was all. The battery is a little smaller in length and width, but the same height. Used the foam padding that came with to install. Very nice setup. 2077 grams is 4.579 pounds. It's also 73.264 ounces. Or 0.32707 stones. 585 grams is 1.2897 pounds. It's also 20.635 ounces. Or 0.092122 stones. Finally, the fit in the battery compartment on my TE511, below. Very happy with this upgrade and never have to worry about lead and acid going down the road. Not that it matters all that much in the broad scope of things, but for me, it's another part of the cool factor for this bike.
There's no nut that can get lost. I've lost those little nuts before on another bike and had to make something up. - A good tip to keep the nuts in the battery, poke a foam earplug in the terminal under the nut & let the foam expand around it. When you undo the terminals, the nuts stay put in there. A huge difference in cranking amps 220 vs 130 with the Lithium batteries too! Lighter AND better
on some bikes the difference is even felt, TE310 and TXC310R side to side transitions can be felt easier with ultra light battery
This is the SSB battery I found over here in Aus. and fitted to my TE449. Same 220cca as the EarthX, slightly heavier (From memory) at 600gr. It also comes with foam blocks to space it up to the lead acid size for the battery box.
I'm +1 ive used the ssb LiIon Units before. Much higher crank power/amps. They seem to hold their charge on the shelf and on standby much longer too.
I don't know if I imagined it being lighter because I knew, or it actually was feeling different. The main thing you WILL notice is great starting. So much more punch from the starter!
