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Have you guys seen this? It's a much smaller, lighter battery. I saw it on TT, the DRZ guys, among others, are using them as a direct replacement to save weight & space. Pretty cool, I think...

http://turntechbattery.com/TurnTech Battery/Welcome.html

http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=786519&highlight=rokon

 

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$99 for the smaller battery, $159 for the bigger one. They'll also custom make them for specific applications, at a price of course...

http://turntechbattery.com/TurnTech Battery/2.5_ah.html

http://turntechbattery.com/TurnTech Battery/5.0_ah.html

http://turntechbattery.com/TurnTech Battery/FAQ.html

 

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That's not that bad considering the price of a new Versys battery. And I hope we don't have to replace them every two years. It's not for everyone, but someone looking to save weight, it might be worth the price.

As far as the Li vs lead acid, if you read the faq's on their sight, I believe they explain the pros/cons & what-not. These lithium batteries are not the same as the lithium batteries from a laptop.


From the site:

Frequently Asked Questions​

1. Are they Lithium batteries?
Yes, but they are a completely different chemistry than the batteries that power laptops, cell phones, and Ipods. The chemistry is called Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP).