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SugarHillCTD
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| Jim wrote: | | HoosierStu wrote: | | Is there plenty of room on the poles for my electrical accessories? |
Stu - I've got a bunch of stuff hooked up to mine, but I don't like it. Getting ready to put an Eastern Beaver fuse block in to get rid of all the stuff on the pos.itive terminal. You might want to take a look at adding a fuse block. |
 EB is da' bomb for electrical add-ons
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blue95lt
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| Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2011 1:41 pm Post subject: plus one |
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I also got an odessy,only appx.a yr. ago
I used a piece of flooe mat fm. a car to insulate the terms. fm the batt.
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| Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2011 1:54 pm Post subject: |
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| mrfunkface wrote: | | As I'm looking to strip out as much as possible from my K11, what's the smallest battery I could use to start the bike? No ABS, stereo, heated grips, GPS, widescreen TV etc, just bare bones starter motor and lights. |
Don't think the battery would care about most of those items as the load shed relay should drop them out. Your alternator would care though.
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carp
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| Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2011 10:57 pm Post subject: |
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I like the odyssey. I sleep with my cpap on for 8 hours and it starts the bike fine in the morning. Its lighter than most other batteries.
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| Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2011 2:50 am Post subject: |
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My first Odyssey lasted 5 years or so but it had a checkered past. (Several deep discharges and also some periods of inactivity not on a charger.) For what it went through I think five years is pretty good.
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| Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2011 10:01 am Post subject: |
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| Mystic Red wrote: | http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=&q=odyssey+battery&rlz=1B3GGGL_enUS350US350&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=10154514082649899785&sa=X&ei=0IZ2Tfj3OeOx0QGAvNDVBg&ved=0CEQQ8wIwAw#
Mine's been awesome. |
Scott, So that's the exact model that you have? I'm getting ready buy.
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| Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2011 11:21 am Post subject: |
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Hello all....
Ditto on the Odyssey 680 PC ! I bought one for my R100/7 ( Airhead ) in 1995 and its still doing the job ! Pricey at first, BUT: no maintenance and very long life ! For the K1100LT however, be sure to get the "conversion posts" so the the cables will fit straight in ! Also the case is a very tight fit in the limited K1100 space provided and you'll need to fabricate an insulator board to cap the top so that the bottom of the Motronic does not make contact with battery terminals.
Have fun.....// Ernie in NH
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| Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2011 12:24 pm Post subject: |
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I've never seen the need for those conversion posts and I've run PC680s on numerous Ks.
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| Quote: | | Scott, So that's the exact model that you have? I'm getting ready buy. |
That's it. The MJ stands for "metal jacket" and mine was covered in black MJ.
$119 is a good price. I bought mine back in the day for $93, free shipping off of EBay so shop around. Hell, I ain't doing nothin' but recuperating so maybe I'll have a look![/list]
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Mystic Red
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| Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2011 1:42 pm Post subject: |
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I was surprised that the Odyssey only has 220 CCA. |
| Quote: | PC 680MJ Specs:
* 680 cranking amps for 5 seconds
* 595 cranking amps for 10 seconds
* 525 cranking amps for 20 seconds
* Short circuit current over 1800A
* 17 amp hours
* 25 minute reserve capacity with 25amp load
* Female brass terminal w/M6 SS bolt
* With metal jacket
* Length 7 1/4"
* Width 3 1/8"
* Height 6 5/8"
* Weight 15.4 lb
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Stu, $119 for the MJ is a good price. Couldn't find a regular one for less than that and if you do, you can save the the MJ and use it on the next one.
They were going for almost $200 on EBay. 
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| Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2011 1:58 pm Post subject: |
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[quote="Mystic Red"] | Quote: |
I was surprised that the Odyssey only has 220 CCA. |
| Quote: | PC 680MJ Specs:
* 680 cranking amps for 5 seconds
* 595 cranking amps for 10 seconds
* 525 cranking amps for 20 seconds
* Short circuit current over 1800A
* 17 amp hours
* 25 minute reserve capacity with 25amp load
* Female brass terminal w/M6 SS bolt
* With metal jacket
* Length 7 1/4"
* Width 3 1/8"
* Height 6 5/8"
* Weight 15.4 lb
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Guess it just depends on who is selling it as to what specs they publish.
Brand Odyssey Battery
Manufacturer's Part Number PC680MJ
Part Type Batteries
Product Line Odyssey Drycell Batteries
Summit Racing Part Number ODY-PC680MJ
Battery Usage Deep cycle/Starting
Volts 12 V
Battery Terminals Top
Battery Type Dry cell
Cranking Amps at 0 Degrees F 220 amps
Cranking Amps at 32 Degrees F 300 amps
Reserve Capacity 24 minutes
Length (in) 7.250 in.
Width (in) 3.000 in.
Height (in) 6.650 in.
Weight 15.500 lbs.
Quantity Sold individually.
Notes Includes metal jacket.
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Mystic Red
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| Quote: | | Cranking Amps at 0 Degrees F 220 amps |
I guess if you were going to use it in a snowmachine..... 
Which is possible. All I know is when I hit the button on the K the starter stands right to attention!
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HoosierStu
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| Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 1:27 pm Post subject: |
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| Jim wrote: | | HoosierStu wrote: | | Is there plenty of room on the poles for my electrical accessories? |
Stu - I've got a bunch of stuff hooked up to mine, but I don't like it. Getting ready to put an Eastern Beaver fuse block in to get rid of all the stuff on the positive terminal. You might want to take a look at adding a fuse block. |
I ordered a PC 680mj!
What are other good fuse block options? I see stuff advertised in BMW MOA magazine but would like others opinions.
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| Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2011 12:49 pm Post subject: you will be happy |
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I put an Odessy in 2 years ago, I was surprised how well the engine spun when I hit the start button. No more voltage drops and ABS faults. The battery has been doing great, I had a BMW battery ($170!) that lasted a year. Keep a tender on the Odessy, or disconnect the negative lead for storage.
For the fellow asking about the smallest battery, I wouldn't go smaller, it is a bigger engine with lots of shafts to turn, so too much is just enough.
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Jim
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| Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2011 10:29 pm Post subject: |
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I kinda like this one - in spite of the fact that it's $949.00.... http://www.burnsmoto.com/braille-battery-lithium-ml9c.php
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jim'sbeemer2
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| Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2011 11:50 pm Post subject: |
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not for me no
Even after reading  . I just can't see spending that kind of money unless it is a life time warrenty??
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| Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2011 4:03 pm Post subject: |
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Awww, c'mon - it's only money...
I have an email in to Shorai - I think they have something that will fit our bikes - not sure. MCN tested the Shorai batteries - the results look good, so far. I'd pay twice as much for a battery that weighs about 1/6 and lasts twice as long... http://www.shoraipower.com/default.aspx
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| Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 12:36 pm Post subject: |
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| old guy old bike wrote: | I put in a Universal Powersports in 2007. I keep it on a tender and it has never let me down. It has 440 CCA at 22 AH and is only $74.95 with free shipping from ebatteriestogo.com. It is also a sealed AGM battery.
Don't know how long it will last, but there are no signs that it is going away any time soon.
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Open mouth, insert foot. Took the LT home on Wed night because Thur was going to be a nice day. Went out to the garage on Thur morning and the bike would barely crank over. It finally lit and I was able to get to work.
Bike was stored over the winter in my heated shop, so no issues there. The garage at home is not heated and it was in the mid 20's overnight. Guess it's time for a new battery afterall
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Jim
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| Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 4:37 pm Post subject: |
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Here's the info on the Shorai battery - check out the spec's. 2 Ah more than the Odyssey, and weighs a hair over 2 pounds. Costs twice as much - but supposed to last twice as long. It's a lot smaller than the stock/Odyssey battery, too. The other drawback - requires their charger.
http://www.shoraipower.com/p-157-lfx18l1-bs12.aspx
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