--Cold weather riding below 58 degrees on 1000cc-1200cc bikes (use the 6.9 battery type) --
Frequently Asked Questions....
Are there any concerns I should know about with this battery?
1)These battery do not have as high of an Amp Hour Rating as the typical Sealed Lead Acid battery. These batteries are generally more powerful relatively speaking but have a lower "Amp Hour" Rating...The Amp Hour rating in the simplest form is the "capacity" of the battery to store and produce energy. Amp Hours do not come into play with the normal starting of a vehicle, so they are not as important in the application of starting the vehicle which is the focus of our battery... lightweight with high power for starting. But Amp Hours do come into play if you have accessories that you want to run when the vehicle is turned "off" such as a GPS or if you forget to turn off your ignition and the battery is draining. These battery will run these accessories fine even if the bike is off, but it will not be for as long as a SLA battery.
1)If you are using the smallest battery possible for your bike to save weight ( for example a 4 cell in a 600cc bike, or an 8-cell in a 1000cc bike) you may find in 50 degree weather and below it may be sluggish initially or not start the bike. But with each attempt to start, the battery actually warms itself and gets back its full strength and should start the bike after a couple attempts. If you often ride in weather below the 50s we recommend going up one or two sizes on the battery, this will give you more cranking amps to get power even if its very cold.
3)You can damage the battery if you let it drain to below 4 volts. Draining the battery completely can damage the battery cells with this technology. This is not a concern if you remember to turn off your ignition, or turn off any accessories that are not ignition switched. You should also make sure your battery does not have an "active drain" or short. An "active drain" is something like an accessory that drains the battery even though the ignition is "off"... Sometimes a short can also be the cause of a drain on the battery though all accessories are "off" .
Can this battery explode ?
No, this type of Lithium battery does not explode like some Lithium Ion batteries used for Laptop computers or cell phones. Lifepo4 is one of safest most stable Lithium batteries available. It is actually considered a "green" battery.
Can this battery overheat?
Yes, the battery can get very hot if you attempt to start the bike many times in a row or hold the stater button on for long periods in an attempt to start the bike. These batteries are extremely powerful and releases l high cranking amps which can generate heat... Typical normal use is a couple start attempts in 4-5 second range with . You should not be holding the starter button down for 7-10 seconds long... that can get the battery hot not to mention damage your starter motor..But if you find yourself continually cranking over the bike multiple times in a row for many seconds you should give the battery a 4 minute rest. The battery is not meant as a cure for hard starting bikes.
Does this battery require maintenance or trickle charging?
No, the battery is Maintenance Free... it will not need a trickle charge if you are riding your motorcycle even once every couple months. This battery charges fine off your stock motorcycle charging system. IF your bikes charging system is in good working order and you do not have any "active drains" on the bike you should not have to charge this battery ever under normal use.
How do I charge the battery?
The Antigravity Battery comes fully charged and ready to install and run the bike. In normal use you should not have to charge the battery, the vehicles stock charging system (if working correctly) is perfectly fine. In a circumstance where you do need to charge the battery after a long lay off you can use any regular battery charger for autos as long as the charging rate amps does not exceed the Antigravitys battery Amp hours. 2-4 amps for 15 -20 minutes is usually sufficient.
Is there a warranty?
There is a 12 month limited warranty on the battery. The warranty covers the battery from defects from workmanship and materials. We will replace or repair free of charge but do not cover shipping to us. The warranty is void if the battery has been opened, modified or allowed to drain below 4 volts which damages the cells.
How long will the battery last?
This battery should last about 5 years or more but this will be determined ultimately by how it is used. The type of use in the motorcycle battery application provides for long life.
How do I store the battery?
In the case that you need to store your bike for a long period of time, you should disconnect the battery. If you storing the battery out of the bike just put in a cool dry place and all should be fine for up to 8 month possibly a year. The batteries lose their charge at a much slower rate than the stock lead acid battery.
How long will the charge last if the bike is sitting ?
In this case it will depend if there is a active drain while your bike is sitting. In the case that you know you will not be riding for over 6 months just disconnect the battery to play it safe. Otherwise you can leave the battery sitting in your bike for about 6-8 months without a problem, But you must MAKE sure there is no mild drain on the battery from an alarm or some other feature! This could drain the battery down to zero which will damage it which isn't covered under warranty.
How do I decide which battery?
In general the 4 cell AntiGravity battery is good for scooters and motorcycles up to 750cc. But when you put it in the 600 to 750cc bikes it should only be used for track days and race conditions since it has enough Cranking amps to start the bike easily but not really enough Amp Hours to rely on if you use it for street riding, or have accessory drains from additional lighting or other things on your bike. The 8 cell is great for the regular battery on bikes up to 750cc, it still provides a great weight loss but has the extra Amp Hours for daily use on up to 750cc bike. The 8 will also work in race/track day applications for bikes up to 1200cc. The 12 cell is great for daily riding duties up to 1200 cc and is the best all around for larger bikes since it has a higher Amp Hour for street duty but still save many pounds from the stock lead/acid battery.
What is the range of voltage?
The battery should read under 15V and above 13.5V when fully charged when just finished being charged it will read between 13.3-14.4V. After a few hours it will drop to the 13.3 range. The maximum voltage the battery should be exposed to is 15.5V. On the lower end of the voltage range the battery should be put on a charger if the battery voltage gets below 10V while sitting. The voltage should never be allowed to drop below 7-8V while at rest. Permanent damage may occur at 4 volts.
