batteries

[Michael]

Saw a brand new all black KLR today! Just loved the look! Wish my '08 was like that! Michael

[RobertWichert]

I agree completely with all the reasons to switch. For switching to Lithium, I would also add "lighter and room for tire tubes". My KLR also takes naps. I have to encourage it to get up. This can be difficult, at times, on slopes and like that. IMPORTANT DISCOVERY How to make you KLR much, much lighter: Eliminate the gas tank. Wheeling my KLR around with the gas tank off, it feels like a 250! Robert Wichert P.Eng. LEED AP BD&C +1 916 966 9060 FAX +1 916 966 9068 ===============================================

On 5/19/2012 1:47 PM, revmaaatin wrote: > > > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > , "mcapocci" wrote: > SNIP> > > there is no inherent benifit to Li feP > > if you think you are being more earth friendly you are not > > Lithium smelting is messy as any > > lead is usually easily recycled > > > > Mike, thank you for your reasoned and practical answer. > > Many = some > replace the lead-acid battery because > > 1.they leak (a little) while the bike is taking a dirt nap. > NOTE: > All KLRs like dirt naps; garage naps; gas station naps; plate glass > window naps; rest stop naps; naps in front of pretty girls. (probably > more that I can't remember) > > 2. The (sic) glass matt weighs less. cough. > > 3. The glass matt holds a charge through the winter better. cough. yawn. > > 4. The glass matt batt is 'cool'. > > 5. All studly adventure KiLeRista's use anything but a lead-acid battery. > > revmaaatin. who b all lead acid battery, all the time. At least 4+ > years on each lead acid battery for > ps > your charge/cool/studly factor may vary. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]