Thanks. So am I just supposed to plug it in if it ever goes flat, in the same way I would a normal one?! Just seems a bit strange for me as the dealer fitted a plug thing that I've hidden under one of the side tank panels but if I don't need it not sure why they did? Not knocking the dealer by the way.
Lithium Batteries will maintain the charge for weeks - maybe top up once a month over winter for a few hours...
My 17 & 18 model Ktm's came with JMT as factory fitment. I have used JMT in my 15' R1 for 3 years without any issues.(factory battery struggled to start the bike if unused for 3 weeks, the JMT started the bike after 5 months.... Used Skyrich in my 95' Suzuki RGV250 2t for 5 years never had to charge it, been left unused for 10months(track only bike and tbh not the best electrics even when new, let alone after 24 years). There is a risk..but so is riding a bike..or flying a plane.
Cheers. I've taken the plunge and bought jmt batteries for both my Pani and my hyper. Yet to fit. Also bought a ctek charger for lithium batteries.
Personally I wouldn't use cheap end generic branded Lithium batteries on a Ducati specified for Lithium...
Talked to the owner of Electrex World today regarding a race style alternator for my Kr1000 project. I mentioned running a Lithium to which he said don't - but if you do use a Shorai or Skyrich and mount the Reg Rec in the airstream. His company refuse to recommend Lithium as they cannot justify the insurance against fires - so although some modern high end Lithium Batteries are OK if all other components are too - he said he can't afford the time and money to fight cases where Lithium Batteries have fried his components when they go wrong. I will be using a Skyrich (Ducati OEM choice) on the KR and mounting the Reg Rec sensibly too
@Exige What is your opinion about this product? https://ricksmotorsportelectrics.com/blog/lithium-ion-friendly-rectifierregulator/
Ive got battery backed trackers on my bikes which do drain a small amount. Just bought an optimate duo, https://optimate1.com/product/optimate-1-duo/?v=79cba1185463 which does regular batteries and Lithium jobbies.
It has been mentioned before but I now @Robarano (linky to your thread please) went for a different one for some reason. From my discussions today no Reg Rec can withstand a cheap Lithium Battery going wrong.
Electrex know what they are talking about , unlike a bunch of other firms , who only know about talking .
I went for the standard Mosfet regulator fitted to many later model Ducatis which is fully LiPo compatible. https://www.ducatiforum.co.uk/threads/mosfet-regulator-installation.68657/
Ok Aircon me old china... Everytime someone starts the "I've fitted a lithium battery to my ducati" you get the pitchforks and burning torches out. Here's a radical thought... You've all the knowledge on this so why don't you : Start a thread which can be made sticky explaining: a) why Lithium batteries are a bad idea on stock bikes to date and b) If you want to change to a lithium battery what you will need to do. (because someone will always want to do it no matter what). G'wan G'wan G'wan
Dude... 6 posts ago, we’ve moved on from there. Anyhoo- it should be a sticky as that question will come up over and over and its best just to point people to it aircon is an authoritah on the subject
