Lightweight battery for e-start users

[oler1234]

Not sure how many people know, but WPS makes a lithium ion battery that could be used as a replacement for your stock lead acid. I know the doo replacement one weights 1lb vs whatever the stocker weighs. As well these batteries can be mounted in any position which great for customizing and turbo guys.

Now only to find a lighter starter and there would be no excuses...

 

[Thunderr]

Any idea where to pick one up? cost?

 

[Rotax_Kid]

I use a 500cca ballastic. It weighs a bit over 2lbs. Nice battery but once we are cooler than about -20 its iffy if it wants to go. Good once it gdts going but the initial start in the morning is sometimes not a go. Cant remember exact weight but stock battery weighs 11-13 lbs

 

[tukernater]

I use a 500cca ballastic. It weighs a bit over 2lbs. Nice battery but once we are cooler than about -20 its iffy if it wants to go. Good once it gdts going but the initial start in the morning is sometimes not a go. Cant remember exact weight but stock battery weighs 11-13 lbs

Was that on your 1200 or your E-tek?

 

[0neoldfart]

I use a Ballistic 16 cell - don't recall the CCA's. No problems starting my M1100T 4 stroke down to -20. It helps to give them a draw to "wake" the battery up - I have an intercooler fan that does just that. Cost of the battery was under $300 (don't remember) - picked it up with my sled new a couple years ago from T&T Powersports in Bonnyville.

 

[minnow10]

I run an EarthX Lithium battery in my 2014 Pro rmk. It seems to have some better technoligy to it. Does not need a special charger, has a built in battery management system, list's products for snowmobiles to work -30c, excellent warranty. It is very light.

 

[~Rowdy~]

I run an EarthX Lithium battery in my 2014 Pro rmk. It seems to have some better technoligy to it. Does not need a special charger, has a built in battery management system, list's products for snowmobiles to work -30c, excellent warranty. It is very light.

I have the same battery. But it did not start at -28...lol. Couple of primer pulls with the pull start, THEN she fired. Still happy with the battery.

 

[Superclamp]

I run an EarthX Lithium battery in my 2014 Pro rmk. It seems to have some better technoligy to it. Does not need a special charger, has a built in battery management system, list's products for snowmobiles to work -30c, excellent warranty. It is very light.

We have the Earth-X ETX 36-C, ETX 24-C available that Superclamp , 3.5 lbs, compared too 14.5 lbs. (stock battery) but has 405 CCA (Cold Cranking AMPs) compared to 310CCA (stock battery), the best in the industry. Yes it has a Battery Management System built and a 2 year warranty . Retails for $350.0 . Visit our website or call us a 1-403-203-2210

 

[oler1234]

I picked up two for 165...

amazon on carries these tig, eBay, bike shops, watercraft shop, online ordering, etc. goto western power sports website for distributors.


as for for the no starts, just work it a little and get some heat and draw going. It will crank.

 

[Superclamp]

I picked up two for 165...

amazon on carries these tig, eBay, bike shops, watercraft shop, online ordering, etc. goto western power sports website for distributors.


as for for the no starts, just work it a little and get some heat and draw going. It will crank.

Was It a earth-X ? , I would assume not for that price.

 

[oler1234]

Was It a earth-X ? , I would assume not for that price.

Sidetracked thread.... This is for WPS featherweight lithium ion batteries, not the earthx one

 

[minnow10]

Was It a earth-X ? , I would assume not for that price.

As stated above
We have the Earth-X ETX 36-C, ETX 24-C available that Superclamp , 3.5 lbs, compared too 14.5 lbs. (stock battery) but has 405 CCA (Cold Cranking AMPs) compared to 310CCA (stock battery), the best in the industry. Yes it has a Battery Management System built and a 2 year warranty . Retails for $350.0 . Visit our website or call us a 1-403-203-2210

Or go to there website and look at snowmobile batteries
EarthX, Inc. - Lithium Replacement Batteries for ATV, Motorcycles, Watercraft, Snowmobiles and Scooters (fits Harley, Suzuki, Buell, Honda, Kawasaki, Polaris, Ducati, BMW, and many others)

I have the etx36c, the stock has no comparison for amps' weight,

 

[C of Red]

Not bashing the batteries, I'm sure they're great. If you're running a Lithium battery make sure it isn't damaged (inspect if you smack a tree) or leaking in any way. We used to use lithium batteries in some of our oilfield down hole equipment. If they leak and water contacts them... KABOOOM!!! It didn't happen very often, but when it did... dirty ugly.

 

[Rotax_Kid]

Was that on your 1200 or your E-tek?

both actually. Since the 1200 was still stock compression I expected the batterty to turn the etec over easier but similar performance. What oneoldfart says is pretty good advice. I have a handwarmer element stuck to the back side of the battery tray to wake up the battery. Havent had a chance to try it yet as sled sleeps in a warm place at night but I've heard this from a few people.