I'm going to pull the trigger on one of these batteries tomorrow.

Does anyone have any feedback on them....good, bad or ugly?

SSB 700CCA

Regular Price: $550.26
You Save: $82.54 (15%)
Sale Price: $467.22

http://www.batteriesdirect.com.au/shop/product/21875/lh20l-bs.html

http://www.batterymart.com.au/dispdet.php?idw=1304011356338283

SSB PowerSport Lithium Ion Polymer Batteries are an extremely light weight battery designed for starting applications and are a completely dry battery making them spill-proof and leak-proof. You have to pick one up for yourself to truly understand how light they actually are compared to normal lead acid batteries.  They are truly amazing.

A normal lead acid motorcycle battery is designed to last for 200 – 300 cycles, whereas SSB PowerSport Lithium Batteries are designed to last for over 2,000 cycles (more than 10 Years design life). In addition, they can sit unused for over a year without losing charge and can also be charged extremely quickly without damaging the battery.

They are normally alot smaller in size than your normal acid batteries, will that cause you an issue clamping it?

They have foam pads and clip on stands which raise it a couple of inches.

I'll double check with the distributor before handing over the coin.

I put 1 in my Buell at xmas time because I am not riding it much, I have needed to charge it three times, only takes 10 minutes. I have riden my Harley less than the Buell and it's battery has not needed charging.

Also the Fatty has the alarm system with a constant drain yet still fully charged, Skirsters must be fucked.

I don't think I can go too far wrong....2,000 cycles compared to 200-300 is whats won me over

FEATURES

Extreme lightweight-1/3 of normal lead acid batteries
Quickest recharge-90% recharge in less than 6 minutes
Extreme high cranking-30% better starting power than equivalent lead acid
Excellent cycle life-more than 2000 cycles under JISD standard (lead acid battery only 200-300 cycles)
No spill, no maintenance-no acid so never any corrosion or mess
No Pollution-does not contain acid or any heavy metals such as lead, cadmium or mercury
Longer shelf life-more than 1 year (lead acid 6 months)
Longer life -double conventional batteries
Super high temperature performance-still working at 80 degrees
Highly safe-non explosive and non-combustible
Exact fitment-no adaption needed
2 years warranty-market leading guarantee

I start my bike 3-5 times a day.
Battery lasts for a couple of years. I'm presuming when you say cycle, that means starting.

Just wondering why you would spend around 2.1/2 times the cost of a stock HD battery ?

Regarding their marketing, do you believe all advertising you read ?

Note that I found Skyrich http://www.skyrichpower.com/?g=en&m=page&linkid=aboutus (who make SSB batteries) are an original equipment supplier to Ducati !!

A mate recently returned his SSB Lithium to Bikemart in Melbourne and asked them the question, They said it was all quiet for

about 6-8 months, but now they are getting a lot of faulty returns, and are replacing them plus a refund of the difference.

At least they have good warranty.