Topic: CB550 Lithium Battery

[luke_cb550]

I've painted myself into a corner. My battery box i've built under my seat isn't big enough to get a cheap and reliable AGM battery so I'm looking for a Lithium. I've read some good things on other forums about SSB.

I'm just looking for any advice regarding the specs of this battery:
http://www.ssbpowersport.com.au/Products/ProductList/tabid/241/mode/details/pid/616/Default.aspx

I know the Stock battery has 180CCA and 12Ah. This Lithium has 190CCA. I have converted all incandescent bulbs to LED with the exception of the headlight (H4 - 60W). I am also running a Ricks reg/rectifier. I will keep the kick starter but also use the electric start from time to time.

Do you think I would have any problems?

[innovativems]

Rick's now has a r/r that has a lower charging cut off to use with lithium ion.  I don't see a problem as long as it's dialed it and pops off fast.  But you always have kicker to fall back on.  I run a 120cca battery on my rc51 and does the job like a champ.  The stock one was about 180. 

Personally I love speedcell batteries.  The quick disconnect is great and the cells are wrapped in a fire retardant material should things go bad


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[luke_cb550]

I only have the standard Ricks reg/rec. What do you mean by dialed in and pops off fast?

[crazypj]

Lithium batteries don't like being over or undercharged and can catch fire. Ask Boeing what happens when you can't figure out 'what went wrong'
When a company with billions in backing take a year or two to figure things out it kindea makes me want to stick with AGM 

[innovativems]

I only have the standard Ricks reg/rec. What do you mean by dialed in and pops off fast?

As in timing and carbs are adjusted correctly and bike fires like it should. 


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[b52bombardier1]

Uh . . . no, I don't think he was referring to engine timing or carbs.  I think he meant that a voltage regulator for a lithium battery needs to be very responsive to the special needs of lithium batteries.  A lithium battery does NOT like to be overcharged . . . period DOT!!  Yea, I work for Boeing and believe me, that 787 lithium battery problem was embarassing and Samsung should have paid a little better attention with their cell phones.

  I will stick to other battery technology for a while.  No lithium batteries for me and all you need to do is run a Google search to graphically see why.

Rick

[johans]

The ballistic ion and the anti-gravity batteries are somewhat different . Ricks mentions just the ballistic and not the anti gravity . It has to do with the discharge rate upon cranking , especially when its cold out. ( see you tube ) . We just finished a 78 750k  with the original Ricks solid state  rec/reg and a anti gravity and it works great. The problems with the ion is if it is being overcharged ( 14.8 ) or discharged ( 11.8 i believe ) the battery is junk, thats why you cannot use the original regulator . I'm sticking with a 12 cell anti gravity on my current build on a 76 750 SS . i have a digital voltmeter on the bikes to monitor charging. Also you need the dedicated charger for the ion battery. I looked into the ballistic but i am sticking with antigravity . I believe it is worth the $$.