Who makes the best Battery

[McDog]

Who is running total loss with one of those lightweight batteries?

Anyone? It's time for me to pony up for another battery and I'm gonna us it on a TL setup.

 

[Kennay]

Anyone? It's time for me to pony up for another battery and I'm gonna us it on a TL setup.

Jetworks or a rebranded Deka. I have one of each and they both work very well.

Both are around 80 bucks, so you can't really go wrong. My Jetworks is a gel, and the Deka is AGM. Numbers will tell you to go with gel as they will take more charges, ect...

You really can't go wrong with the Jetworks (~22ah) if you are using total loss, and if you don't feel like having it shipped, Advanced Auto sells Magna Power Batteries, which are just rebranded Deka's.


It is one of these two *I think* I don't remember the model number. IF you can wait on the shipping though, I'd go with the Jetworks. I know someone who is using a couple of them right NOW that are at least 4 years old and they've seen nothing but total loss. It is nice to have more than one quality battery though :wave:

 

[McDog]

I already have a Jetworks that works fine. I heard that there is a problem getting new Jetworks batteries right now, but I haven't called them about it. I thought if one of these lightweight Deka or Yuasa batteries will work for TL, why not shed a few pounds. No one who promotes the lightweight batteries seems to be using TL though.

 

[Kennay]

You simply aren't going to find a small battery with enough amp hours IMO to make for very good run time. Well, you might, but it is going to be $$$.

I want a battery that will allow me to crank and crank and crank in the event of water intrusion or trouble shooting without going dead. It's so worth the extra 5lbs.

 

[McDog]

Good point.

 

[LegDragger64]

Its more than 5 lbs. Regular odysey weighs 14lbs . Battery out of yamaha R6 weighs 6 1/2 and does well. YUASA YTZ7S weigh 4 1/2 not for total loss unless you can swap out every couple hours, but is 10 times better than anything from walmart . Have not tried the lithium with total loss, but they can be set up as an 11 OZ 120 amp or the one i have is 240 amp 1 lb 7 oz.and was $230 They can be setup as big as you need . 480 amp would weigh less than 3 lbs but would cost over $400. It just depends on your needs , how long your rides are etc.

 

[Kennay]

The cranking amps aren't what is important; It's the amp hours with Total loss. Who the hell wants to switch out a battery multiple times per day? It damn sure isn't me.. not for freaking 5-10 lbs.

 

[McDog]

The cranking amps aren't what is important; It's the amp hours with Total loss. Who the hell wants to switch out a battery multiple times per day? It damn sure isn't me.. not for freaking 5-10 lbs.

Or for that much money. $400!:shocked:

 

[MADMAT]

Best battery thread yet IMO. Good info!

 

[Matt_E]

I already have a Jetworks that works fine. I heard that there is a problem getting new Jetworks batteries right now, but I haven't called them about it. I thought if one of these lightweight Deka or Yuasa batteries will work for TL, why not shed a few pounds. No one who promotes the lightweight batteries seems to be using TL though.

There is no problem getting Jetworks batteries.
I got one just two weeks ago.

Call Art. :biggthumpup:

 

[Wave Chaser]

I just ordered 2 today and he said they would ship this afternoon.

 

[McDog]

Yeah, I called him today and got one too. I can't remember where I read that. Maybe it was an old thread.

 

[WFO Speedracer]

I believe it was the odyessy batteries that were not in stock,not the Jetworks.

 

[meatball]

I use Magna Power, which are just rebranded deka batteries. Deka is the best IMO, and I've used a lot. My computer charger tested an odyssey verse a Deka, and I liked the Deka numbers better. Also tested wally batteries and yuasa and still Deka wins for most amperage output and consistency in voltage and current output throughout the charge life. As far as charges cycle life, I have no idea. But I've been running the same exact Deka for about 4 years now.

 

[jetski9010]

Looks like my new battery this year is going to be a Deka.

 

[HBCwatercraft]

Features: Durable Poly Casing, Horizontal or Vertical Mounting

Length: 5.8

Width: 3.4

Height: 4.1

Weight: 6.3 lbs



Performance:

Voltage: 12

Pulse Cranking Amps: 527

Cranking Amps @ 32 F: 283

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0 F: 210

Reserve Capacity: 20 Minutes

Capacity (C/20 Rate): 11 amp hour

Internal Resistance (Ohms): 15.8 milliohms (0.0158 ohms)

Short Circuit Current: 760




Recommended Uses:

Extreme Lightweight. Vehicles Full Race Cars

Extreme Audio Builds very small space and a need for multiple batteries.

Custom Cars / Choppers. No Acid to Spill - protect and enhance your vehicle!




Not Recommended For:

Cold Climates

Long Term Storage

Large Displacement Motors with High Compression


I know it says no high comp...but i think its refering to a 4 cyl with high comp. My stroked lam will be 200psi. My Oddesy weighs 13.1 lbs,so this is smaller and more than half the weight.

 

[HBCwatercraft]

I posted this in my own thread, figured id throw it up here. U can get this for 175.00.
Its light small and half the weight like u want and has the same numbers as the ODYSSEY. # meaning specs cca, ect...