2012 TXC 310 Battery

[okiehusky]

OK. Battery took a dump in the trusty steed. Now then, any recommendations on a replacement? There's so many damned batteries out there it's confusing. What say you?

 

[oregonsage]

We just started trying out one of these
http://www.batterystuff.com/batteries/lithium-iron-batteries/sstx14h-fp.html
It spins the 310 over nicely but we havent seen how it works under full XC race conditions yet. Once we get a couple races on the thing I will post a report.

 

[everfree]

OK. Battery took a dump in the trusty steed. Now then, any recommendations on a replacement? There's so many damned batteries out there it's confusing. What say you?

I'm running a EarthX 12A in my 2012 TE 310. Only 1.6 lbs... much, much lighter than stock and more sustained cranking power.

The guys at Zip Ty Racing sell them...
http://www.ziptyracing.com/earthx-batteries/

Dave

 

[reveille]

DO NOT BUY A BALLISTIC EVO2 8 cell! I went through 2 in a year and Ballistic switched to a prorated warranty. Stay far away from Ballistic. EarthX seems to be the most reliable with a real warranty. Did I mention that Ballistic sucks?

 

[glangston]

EarthX 12A here. An option on Betas BYOB program. So far so good.

 

[Mike-AK]

DO NOT BUY A BALLISTIC EVO2 8 cell! I went through 2 in a year and Ballistic switched to a prorated warranty. Stay far away from Ballistic. EarthX seems to be the most reliable with a real warranty. Did I mention that Ballistic sucks?

What do you think of Ballistic?

 

[MikeB]

I've had my battery problem (Ballistic) but they made good and I learned that no matter what brand you decide in the end - if you go with one of the new solid state batteries - be sure to mount it in foam so it doesn't vibrate. I had an issue with a 4 cell after 6 months - an intermittent short at middle rpms - the replacement 8 cell has been in for 15 months with no problems - mounted on foam.

 

[MotoXotica]

We have had good luck with shorai batteries.not perfect luck with ballistic as their 4 cell has been problematic but the 8 cell has generally been good.the earth x batteries have been good but we have only sold a couple so our experience with them is limited.i do believe lithium batteries should be charged and balanced only by a lithium specific battery chargers.some of the problems I have experienced with them in the last two years are probably do to user error and misuse.dan

 

[reveille]

Well if vibration is a problem why do they advertise vibration/impact proof and able to mount in any position? My ballistics both internally self destructed to the point that you could hear something rattling around in there. Ballistic made good on the first battery but they wanted $78 plus shipping for the second one.
The EarthX batteries have internal circuitry that protects for over/under charging along with balancing. I don't know of any other lithium that has that feature built in. Not sure if they will handle vibes any better though.

 

[AndrewS]

My Shorai died after just over a year. Would definitely not buy another.

 

[everfree]

I've had my battery problem (Ballistic) but they made good and I learned that no matter what brand you decide in the end - if you go with one of the new solid state batteries - be sure to mount it in foam so it doesn't vibrate. I had an issue with a 4 cell after 6 months - an intermittent short at middle rpms - the replacement 8 cell has been in for 15 months with no problems - mounted on foam.

MikeB is right, mount on foam if you can. I mounted my EarthX on foam... the foam came with it.
I did have to grind some plastic ridges down on the 310's battery holder, so the EarthX would fit inside.

 

[Johnrg]

MikeB is right, mount on foam if you can. I mounted my EarthX on foam... the foam came with it.
I did have to grind some plastic ridges down on the 310's battery holder, so the EarthX would fit inside.

How much did you grind? Just the ridges or some of the sides as well? I was waiting to see someone elses work before taking the dremel to mine.

 

[everfree]

How much did you grind? Just the ridges or some of the sides as well? I was waiting to see someone elses work before taking the dremel to mine.

Ah, I thought someone might ask.
Johnrg:
I just went out to the garage to look. I just ground the side ridges with my Dremel. It took me about 15 minutes. I just took a little off at a time until I could get it in. It's tight.
Also, 1) because the EarthX is not as tall as the stock Yuasa and
2) the seat has an underside ridge that holds down the battery, and I wanted a tight fit,
I used the foam pieces that came with the EarthX to position it.
I put one on the bottom of the battery box and one on the backside of the battery. That seemed to raise it enough and cushion it too.
Hope that helps.
Dave

 

[Johnrg]

Thanks Dave. I kept mine low and clear of the seat, strapped down with zip ties.

 

[okiehusky]

Thanks for the input folks! The battery is in and turning 'er over like a champ. From the sound of things, the old battery was getting tired and I just didn't notice. And believe it or not, I found it at O'Reilly Auto Parts for $80! And it's gel. All is right with my world again.

 

[joedirt]

Thanks for the input folks! The battery is in and turning 'er over like a champ. From the sound of things, the old battery was getting tired and I just didn't notice. And believe it or not, I found it at O'Reilly Auto Parts for $80! And it's gel. All is right with my world again.

What did you get?

 

[okiehusky]

Joe: It's a Super Start Platinum ETZ7S.