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Li-ion batts...calling the clam

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jlburgess

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I picked up an 8 cell ballistic battery with the new case for 2 bills. It can start my aprillia mille which amounts to a 10 lb weight reduction. I put it in my 'berg sm bike and it didn't charge enough to restart after a 20 minute ride. It has unique charging characteristics. The full operating voltage seems to be 13.5 instead of 12.5 like a lead cell. Can you elaborate?
I also found out they don't work well in cold temps. It's right at freezing now, can that cause a no start or charging issue?
 
Put most any battery in freezing temps, and you'll have starting issues. I don't know much about the battery you've stated, but cold is no good for all batteries. Keep it inside and tend it once in a while to keep it full. If it doesn't keep a full charge from a tender, the damage may be done from the cold. Good luck. Only good part about winter and bikes is buying things for them and putting them on in the Spring!
 
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