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Title: speedcell battery
Post by: 99 900ss duc on January 04, 2010, 06:07:55 PM
this saves a bunch of weight, reduced weight means more speed

http://www.motowheels.com/italian/myProducts.cfm?parentcategoryid=915%7CBatteries%20and%20Battery%20Accessories&productID=6814&showDetail=1&categoryID=915%7CBatteries%20and%20Battery%20Accessories&vendoridtodisplay=0&filterFor=&collection
Title: Re: speedcell battery
Post by: Justin on January 05, 2010, 09:30:40 PM
The SBK battery is designed for: Stock engines 600 cc twins to 1000cc with stock stators and compression as well as Triumph 675. The SBK 4.6 Ah battery is also recommended for modified engines under 750cc as well.
Title: Re: speedcell battery
Post by: RedLeader on January 07, 2010, 10:17:33 AM
besides it being a bit lighter than normal, is there any reason for the $250 price tag? anything special? will it make my bike into a Transformer?
Title: Re: speedcell battery
Post by: Rand on January 07, 2010, 11:34:26 AM
I have one in my RC51.
It cranks like normal, requires no battery tender for storage and sheds ~5lbs
When you look at it from a lb/$ perspective, it's a pretty good deal.

I bought it here - good guys:
http://www.speedcell.us/

(http://i42.tinypic.com/20s67b6.jpg)

Title: Re: speedcell battery
Post by: Rand on January 07, 2010, 11:44:07 AM
There is a verrry long, detailed discussion about it here:

http://www.speedzilla.com/forums/rc51-general-discussion/52883-want-lose-between-5-10-pounds.html
Title: Re: speedcell battery
Post by: Justin on January 07, 2010, 09:27:53 PM
If you look at it from a lb/$ perspective it is unbelievably amazing.

Five lbs translates into multiple thousands.
Forged aluminum Marchesini (Wheels) is about 4lbs lighter but may cost $2200.

(of course rotational weight yields very significant results)
Title: Re: speedcell battery
Post by: RedLeader on January 13, 2010, 04:53:49 PM
Quote from: Justino on January 07, 2010, 09:27:53 PM
If you look at it from a lb/$ perspective it is unbelievably amazing.

Five lbs translates into multiple thousands.
Forged aluminum Marchesini (Wheels) is about 4lbs lighter but may cost $2200.

(of course rotational weight yields very significant results)

Jenny Craig= $20 for 20lbs...
http://www.jennycraig.com/?dfa=1 (http://www.jennycraig.com/?dfa=1)
JC=$1 per lb... Speed cell= $50 per lb
(joking)... but still...
Title: Re: speedcell battery
Post by: Justin on January 13, 2010, 09:01:09 PM
absolutely right, Red Leader
Title: Re: speedcell battery
Post by: Justin on January 13, 2010, 09:08:13 PM
We are rich, fat-asses
Title: Re: speedcell battery
Post by: 99 900ss duc on January 14, 2010, 04:40:16 PM
Quote from: Justino on January 13, 2010, 09:08:13 PM
We are rich, fat-asses

i am not rich
Title: Re: speedcell battery
Post by: Justin on January 15, 2010, 01:48:58 AM
Depends on who you ask, I guess.
Title: Re: speedcell battery
Post by: D1NO on January 15, 2010, 04:40:48 PM
Quote from: XXXXL on January 14, 2010, 04:40:16 PM
Quote from: Justino on January 13, 2010, 09:08:13 PM
We are rich, fat-asses

i am not rich

so that just leaves _______ ... j/k