Battery Replacement

[GeorgianBayGuy]

I know there are a bunch of postings on battery options, but just wondering if there is anything really new in the market I should be aware of going forward. My 2009 RS Venture GT is still running the original battery and my dealers says it passes the load test perfectly. Still I'm going for a new one this fall and am seriously considering going the Lithium direction.

Are there any drawbacks other than price? Is one manufacturer better than another? Am I being stupid and should just get a lead acid one and be done with it?

Fun to pull the cover off and give it a wash / wax on a nice warm Sept day!

 

[Handy]

My only concern would be how would it work at minus 25C ? Ihave only had experience with power tool with lithium ion and they do not work if left out over night. Does anyone on here have any experience with sled lithium ion batteries.

 

[thrasher]

I think most would say, stick with the high output Yuasa battery for everyday trail riding.

 

[Boy21]

i replaced my original yuasa with a 12cell Ballistic Performance LiFe battery. it takes several minutes to get it to crank enougj to get it started on cold days. on really cold days i take my battery inside overnight n it has so much power when i go to start it in the morning. a year later i drained the battery below its minimum volts and now the battery is shot.

 

[Handy]

Has anyone had real world experience with the Earth X. I know that I would not want to have to bring my battery in over night, just not somehing that I would want to do.

 

[4strokeluvr111]

Personally if you are that concerned what about adding a battery blanket and an inline coolant heater? This is assuming of course you have access to the power to run these items. One can do wonders with big deep cycle batteries and an inverter nowadays!

 

[paintmann111]

LiFe and LiPo batteries do not like cold/extreme cold environments. While they provide massive power and discharge capabilities they are way overkill for a starting battery. Also, the special precautions regarding operating temps, discharge and handling make them impractical for snowmobiles. They are awesome, especially in R/C applications, bikes and even boats (trolling motors), but not for snowmobile batteries. One thing to consider as well is the fires that can occur if the battery is punctured in a crash. Those batteries burn HOT.