Lithium-ion batteries

Are you looking for an affordable lithium starter battery that’s also feather-light and super compact? Then we’ve got just the thing for you: the Louis Parts lithium battery.
These power packs have everything your bike needs:

• The state of charge is regulated by a processor (balancer), ensuring the highest safety standards for modern lithium-ion batteries small and lighter than gel or AGM batteries
• powerful, with high starting power
• can be installed in any position (upright, horizontal, or at an angle, since no acid can leak)
• Durable casing
• Includes adhesive pads for versatile applications
• Battery indicator
• Low self-discharge
• Long service life
• Charge faster than conventional batteries
• No memory effect

Information on switching from lead-acid to Li-ion batteries:

• Switching from a conventional starter battery (lead-acid battery) to a lithium battery is generally possible on almost all motorbikes
• If the conversion does not cause any problems or limitations, no action is required
• Note the motorbike’s model year—was it originally equipped with a lead-acid battery? Many older motorbikes have alternator regulators that either fail to fully charge lithium batteries or deliver excessively high charging currents.
• This is also due to normal wear and tear on the regulators over the years. Both factors can lead to significantly reduced runtime of the lithium-ion batteries, ranging from defects to total failure
• Check the function and performance of your motorbike’s charging regulator before converting to a lithium-ion battery
• Ideally, use a voltmeter at the battery terminals to measure how high the charging voltage rises when you increase the idle speed. The charging voltage should remain below 14.6 volts
• If in doubt—or just to be safe—replace the old regulator immediately with a Carmo Li-Ion alternator regulator; see “Related Products”

Important:
If necessary, use only chargers designed specifically for Li-ion batteries; see “Related Products.”


Good to know:
Due to their specific properties, lead-acid batteries can only utilize 30% of their capacity, whereas lithium-ion batteries can utilize nearly 100% of their capacity. Therefore, the lithium versions of Louis Parts batteries require only about one-third of the capacity (lower amp-hours) of a comparable lead-acid battery to deliver the same starting power.

For more information, please check our Documents section.

Warning: Never expose the starter battery to intense heat, such as direct sunlight, open flames, or similar sources. Do not use the battery in explosive environments or near flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Do not overcharge the battery and use appropriate chargers. Keep the battery, as well as any small parts included in the package and the packaging film, out of the reach of children, as they pose a choking hazard. Never touch the terminals with metal objects, as this can cause an electric shock or a short circuit. Ensure that the positive and negative terminals are connected correctly. Do not operate the battery if it shows visible damage. Never open the casing, and do not make any modifications to the battery or its accessories. The electrolyte contained in the battery is corrosive.