[venturesomerite]

Do you have a pic of it next to a stock battery for better size comparison?

[KatanaGSX92]

Do you have a pic of it next to a stock battery for better size comparison?

I was going to take that pic, and it slipped my mind. I can give you the dimensions however:

Stock battery:

(W) 5 7/8" X (D) 3 3/8" X (H) 4 1/8"

Weight: 7lb 7.5oz


Ballistic EVO2

(W) 4 3/8 X (D) 3 3/8" X (H) 4"

Weight: 2lb 5oz


Of course the Katana stock and Ballistic batteries will be smaller.

[venturesomerite]

I would shove a piece of foam next to it in the bast box to keep it from moving when cornering. Just a thought.

[KatanaGSX92]

I would shove a piece of foam next to it in the bast box to keep it from moving when cornering. Just a thought.

Yup, I mention that is what I did in my original post about the battery.

[BareKat]

I'll second KatanaGSX92's comments.

Man I installed the 12 cell Ballistics battery in my bike too and was amazed how quick the motor cranked.

Check this short video for reference.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCKRyAjLjQ0"]ballistic battery full load start - YouTube[/ame]

[KatanaGSX92]

I'll second KatanaGSX92's comments.

Man I installed the 12 cell Ballistics battery in my bike too and was amazed how quick the motor cranked.

Check this short video for reference.

ballistic battery full load start - YouTube

I've had mine for about a month now. Because of the crazy weather we've been having here in So Cal where it's hot during the week and then rains on the weekends or during the week, I haven't been able to ride as much as I like. It's been down to about once a week or less. However, The bike still starts just as fast as when I first installed the Ballistic battery with no need to put it on a battery tender.

The other thing I notice is how quickly the bike starts when it is hot. The busa is notorious for being hard to start when it is hot. Not an issue with this battery.

[BareKat]

As spring approaches it's time to pull my Kat out of hibernation.

As noted in this thread I purchased a 12 cell ballistics battery last year and was very satisfied with the power of this light-weight battery.

When I parked the bike for the winter I just disconnected the battery. I didn't remove the battery from the bike or charge the battery all winter.

I'll capture and post a video of the start up (or attempted start up) when I get into my shed. The ice is now gone so I'm curious how the Ballistics battery survived the deep freeze.

[hardlydangerous]

I ran a 4 cell all last season.
swapped it with the dirtbike battery and will get the 6 cell end of may.

they work great and far better for cranking in cold weather and charging stuff like Gopro with wifi backpack and remote, GPS, and cell phone.

[BareKat]

Well, I finally got into my shed and was able to see if my Ballistics battery made it through another winter with out a trickle charger (2nd winter).

I hooked 'er up and the bike fired right up! I left my bike on prime too... don't know how the hell I did that but she fired right up and the gas level didn't drop. DOH

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZSjFcoeVJc

[92xjunker]

Got one, like it. :

[Kreylyn]

I hooked 'er up and the bike fired right up! I left my bike on prime too... don't know how the hell I did that but she fired right up and the gas level didn't drop. DOH

OMG, that info could not have been better timed due to a prior thread...

And the Lith Iron batteries are amzing. I'm sold on them.

Krey

[notten]

I got a shorai battery from gsxfjim, and it's way better than any battery I've ever used in a Kat. Even my post didn't start this easy. She fires up first crank even when its freezing out. I am thoroughly impressed.

[numus]

I got a shorai battery from gsxfjim, and it's way better than any battery I've ever used in a Kat. Even my post didn't start this easy. She fires up first crank even when its freezing out. I am thoroughly impressed.

When this SLA kicks the bucket I think I am going to make the switch. Can you still charge them with a SLA/AGM charger tho?

[BareKat]

Winter #3 spring start with Lithium battery

Hey guys,

The damn winter has released its grip (hopefully) and I was able to get to my shed and fire up my old girl.

This winter has been very cold with average temperatures of -20C all February long!

Here is a quick video of my bike starting up with a battery that sat all winter without a trickle charge!

https://www.youtube.com/embed/ObtgkDu1wPE