Thanks for the info will sort a charger

Taking a charger to maintain a battery makes 0 sense to me. If it’s that shit that it needs an external “maintainer” (not really a charger), I would wonder if nursing it is the right choice for remote long distance riding instead of finding a product, LiFePo4 or otherwise, that can perform.

Shorai apparently has chosen to invest their funds in marketing instead of building decent batteries. With success it seems, because despite testing on them demonstrating their short comings people still buy them.

LiFePo4 batteries are not like lead acid and are also not all the same. There is a vast difference between brands because are structural difficulties to overcome and with that good and poor materials are selected.

Beyond that they need good electrical management consideration. All batteries are sensitive to this and some bike brands are more concerned of this than others. BM not very much as they don’t match battery requirements with VR’s across several models resulting in the common battery failures.
LiFePo4 is in it’s infancy and requires even more consideration. Arguably balancing. Not sure if the jury has decided on that one yet, but if some offer it why not get it I think.

Interesting discussion on LiFePo4 batteries here.

What kind of battery for adventuring, is Lithium up to the challenge? - Page 20 - ADVrider

This video shows it’s poor performance and I guess false claims.

Actual load tests, Shorai battery fail - YouTube

This video is part of comparative testing in this thread on several batteries including ACM here.

What kind of battery for adventuring, is Lithium up to the challenge? - ADVrider

I have 3 Shorai batteries in 3 bikes; and for the last 2+ years. Sometimes they sit for months with no maintenance and work all the time. Recent trip to Alaska (8500 miles), flawless. I live at 7000' elevation and cold weather has not been an issue when sitting outside on 'local' overnights. I have only had to crank once or twice to 'warm' the battery up.
I too have the Shorai charger as my Ducati dealer suggested it, but have only used it when I keep a bike in Phoenix for months. It really wasn't necessary as it went to 'store' within minutes.
So far very satisfied.
Allen.