UK Monster Owners Club Forum - View Single Post - Lithium batteries, overcharging and fire.

Dukedesmo · 02-11-2016, 08:16 PM

I'm still undecided about lithium batteries.

I have had no problems with my current Motobatts (3 bikes with them), they have plenty of power and will start the bike no problem even after a lengthy layup - even on the Lemans which needs some serious power to turn it over. Sure they are heavy but I can put up with a few kilos of extra weight for no hassle starting.

I would also be a tad concerned about potential fires, especially as bike batteries are often in a place where a fire really wouldn't be welcome whilst riding i.e. under the tank (containing 17L of petrol) on the Monster and under my arse on the Guzzi.

Also because my bikes live all together in a workshop/office/garage where I also have 2 cars, usually a few jerry cans of petrol and a 2000L tank of heating oil (albeit it's not connected to the house) so I'd rather reduce the chances...

02-11-2016, 08:16 PM	#13
Dukedesmo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Leics Bike: M900 Posts: 2,848	I'm still undecided about lithium batteries. I have had no problems with my current Motobatts (3 bikes with them), they have plenty of power and will start the bike no problem even after a lengthy layup - even on the Lemans which needs some serious power to turn it over. Sure they are heavy but I can put up with a few kilos of extra weight for no hassle starting. I would also be a tad concerned about potential fires, especially as bike batteries are often in a place where a fire really wouldn't be welcome whilst riding i.e. under the tank (containing 17L of petrol) on the Monster and under my arse on the Guzzi. Also because my bikes live all together in a workshop/office/garage where I also have 2 cars, usually a few jerry cans of petrol and a 2000L tank of heating oil (albeit it's not connected to the house) so I'd rather reduce the chances... __________________ M900, 916, LeMans II.