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23 Jan 2012
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Shorai batteries reliability - Suitable for overlanding?
Hi all,
I was wondering if anyone has good or bad experiences with Shorai batteries over longer trips / RTW.
How reliable are they? Any problem with cold/hot temperatures?
I am tempted by this product as it would save 3kg on my Dakar, but I do not want to be stuck in the middle of nowhere with unproven technology.
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23 Jan 2012
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Plus one on this topic. Considering replacing the battery on my DR650 with one of these and wondering about reliability on the road..
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warning this is just an armchair opinion, so take with liberal pinch of salt, but I have heard once they are kaput, they are very kaput, where as an 'old fashioned' battery can be nursed when dying slowly.
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24 Jan 2012
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Personally, at the moment, I'd use an Odyssey or similar for an extended trip. The Lithium ones look like they're the future but I'd prefer there was a bit more long term usage information out there before I'd spend my money on one. Be great for us coming after you to know that they pack up after three months or whatever but not so good for you at the time. Of course they may survive plague, pestilence and the heat death of the universe but if they don't you may find it difficult to claim on the warranty if you're half a planet away from the point of purchase.
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I bought last year(Nov), 3 Shorais for 3 bikes, and am testing them now. I really like the concept. Ring me back in 10 years and I'll fill you in on the results!!!!!!!!!!!
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Shorai battery's do not employ an active battery management system port or "smart balancing modules" therefore have no facility to protect the pack against under/over voltage or maintain equal charging of each cell (cell drift). Nor do they have any facility to connect to the system CAN-BUS.
The consequence of this may lead to short life and dead battery when you least want it.
The battery will not give you more storage capacity, only the same in a smaller form and at less mass.
Good - but no cigar!
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