User Review: 2lb Loopy battery

theduckllr · 03-12-2010, 08:41 PM

With my new A123 8 cell in hand, I threw the Duc up on the stands and grabbed the wrenches today.

After much contemplation, I decided to keep the existing battery box "as is" and just replace the old battery for the Loop Super 8 Cell. This allows me to keep the water out of the battery and simplifies the routing. My voltage rectifier is right under the seat and I didnt' want the battery to endure the heat that it produces on a constant basis. Install was about as straight forward as putting on velcro shoes. 10 minutes later I fired the bike up. Lots of juice on the first try. Nice.. I let her warm up and put on my gear. First three gears down Pierce Park had the front tire hanging in the air until I got bored. Sweeeeet! Power wheelies never came so easily*

I did a loop through Hidden Springs to Bogus and back. The lost weight is INSTANTLY noticable. The bike flicks better, accellerates harder, and stops faster. Getting ham-fisted with the throttle means that the tire comes off the ground, period. Any mod that can improve a bike on so many levels, for hardly any money is a great deal. My bike has lost between 30 and 40 lbs since I bought it new, and each new diet is having a bigger effect upon the feel and performance. My next mod is new aluminium venturi intakes with oversized K & N filters. This will be worth 4 to 10 more hp and 5 lbs less weight. After that, its on to a 1080 big bore kit, cams, and a lightened flwheel (minus anther 5lbs). Woof! My goal is a 360lb bike with 100lb ft of torque. Thanks Loop. This rocks!

*Any referance to illegal activity is soley for entertainment and informational purposes only and does not constitute an admitance of said described acts by the author. Use of this testimonial outside of BRN is not authorized, nor admissable in court by any of the local, state, or federal authorities reading this post. As a precautionary measure, I am also wearing a tinfoil hat.

steven32 · 03-12-2010, 09:10 PM

i want

loopy · 03-13-2010, 09:06 AM

thanks duckllr for the write up

i had the same experience with my bike way front wheel light on acceleration !!!

steven32 · 03-13-2010, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loopy

thanks duckllr for the write up

i had the same experience with my bike way front wheel light on acceleration !!!

how much for me to get one?

theduckllr · 03-13-2010, 09:51 AM

For only $50, I will give you a great write up!

steven32 · 03-13-2010, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theduckllr

For only $50, I will give you a great write up!

the battery, not a write up

edit: nevermind, found the thread.

STR8UP41908 · 03-13-2010, 10:35 AM

sweet...cann't wait to get mine in my bike

loopy · 03-13-2010, 05:23 PM

in about thirty min

STR8UP41908 · 03-13-2010, 10:07 PM

right on man...the battery is in and works like a champ. I shedded about 6lbs off my bike. Thanx a bunch man, very happy with the product, and thanx for the help with installing it. Her a pics with battery in the bike.

Jermacide · 03-24-2010, 01:35 PM

for anyone else looking for a weight loss program for your bike i will do this mod for free....and probably enjoy either watching either you or I drop dead after jogging a few miles in the Hamptons....

nice work on the Super Loop 8. So loopy when you ready to go for that first jog?

Ryan@IdahoSportBikes · 03-24-2010, 01:56 PM

No doubt that if I had a bike I would have you make me one Loopy. Awesome job!

loopy · 03-24-2010, 03:44 PM

thanks man !!! they are very neat indeed

Slider · 03-25-2010, 05:12 PM

Loopy I would like to purchase one of said Super Loopy Batts can you call me?

m5james · 03-26-2010, 09:42 AM

Hey Loopy, is a Battery Tender compatible w/ those cells to keep them charged over the winter?

cms1172 · 03-26-2010, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m5james

Hey Loopy, is a Battery Tender compatible w/ those cells to keep them charged over the winter?

This battery will not loose enough juice to warrant a battery tender.

Jermacide · 03-26-2010, 09:56 AM

Battery Tender does NOT state that it supports Lithium Ion/NiMH Batteries....

http://batterytender.com/automotive/...-at-0-75a.html

Here...fuk it.....i will help you out.....IF you insist on having a battery tender for your 12-18v lithium/nickel metal based batteries......pull apart any new Dewalt battery charger that you likely have laying around and use that.......or hell dont even pull it apart...just get some small aligator clips and connect one set of ends to your SUPER LOOP battery and one set of ends to the contacts of a dewalt style battery charger....

EDIT: I forgot to mention this style of charging may not be suited for batteries over 4 cells....HAHA!

Waldo · 03-26-2010, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m5james

Hey Loopy, is a Battery Tender compatible w/ those cells to keep them charged over the winter?

NO

Jermacide · 03-26-2010, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m5james

Hey Loopy, is a Battery Tender compatible w/ those cells to keep them charged over the winter?

try this:

LOL

http://www.all-battery.com/e-station...oli-fesla.aspx

http://www.all-battery.com/e-station...oli-fesla.aspx

loopy · 03-26-2010, 10:28 AM

if you really need a tender sure you can use one but really its not needed

Zed6E · 03-26-2010, 11:53 AM

meh

loopy · 03-26-2010, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zed6E

meh

great input

Zed6E · 03-26-2010, 12:21 PM

please ignore my post whoreing...nothing to see here...continue your reviews

loopy · 03-26-2010, 12:26 PM

03-12-2010, 08:41 PM	#1
theduckllr Senior Member Joined: Aug 2007 From: Boise Posts: 3,177 I Ride: The Armageddon, Orange Crush	User Review: 2lb Loopy battery With my new A123 8 cell in hand, I threw the Duc up on the stands and grabbed the wrenches today. After much contemplation, I decided to keep the existing battery box "as is" and just replace the old battery for the Loop Super 8 Cell. This allows me to keep the water out of the battery and simplifies the routing. My voltage rectifier is right under the seat and I didnt' want the battery to endure the heat that it produces on a constant basis. Install was about as straight forward as putting on velcro shoes. 10 minutes later I fired the bike up. Lots of juice on the first try. Nice.. I let her warm up and put on my gear. First three gears down Pierce Park had the front tire hanging in the air until I got bored. Sweeeeet! Power wheelies never came so easily* I did a loop through Hidden Springs to Bogus and back. The lost weight is INSTANTLY noticable. The bike flicks better, accellerates harder, and stops faster. Getting ham-fisted with the throttle means that the tire comes off the ground, period. Any mod that can improve a bike on so many levels, for hardly any money is a great deal. My bike has lost between 30 and 40 lbs since I bought it new, and each new diet is having a bigger effect upon the feel and performance. My next mod is new aluminium venturi intakes with oversized K & N filters. This will be worth 4 to 10 more hp and 5 lbs less weight. After that, its on to a 1080 big bore kit, cams, and a lightened flwheel (minus anther 5lbs). Woof! My goal is a 360lb bike with 100lb ft of torque. Thanks Loop. This rocks! *Any referance to illegal activity is soley for entertainment and informational purposes only and does not constitute an admitance of said described acts by the author. Use of this testimonial outside of BRN is not authorized, nor admissable in court by any of the local, state, or federal authorities reading this post. As a precautionary measure, I am also wearing a tinfoil hat.

03-13-2010, 10:35 AM	#7
STR8UP41908 Senior Member Joined: Jun 2009 From: Meridian Posts: 457 I Ride: 2008 GSXR750	sweet...cann't wait to get mine in my bike Last edited by STR8UP41908; 03-13-2010 at 10:39 AM.

03-26-2010, 09:56 AM	#16
Jermacide Senior Member Joined: Feb 2010 From: id Posts: 360	Battery Tender does NOT state that it supports Lithium Ion/NiMH Batteries.... http://batterytender.com/automotive/...-at-0-75a.html Here...fuk it.....i will help you out.....IF you insist on having a battery tender for your 12-18v lithium/nickel metal based batteries......pull apart any new Dewalt battery charger that you likely have laying around and use that.......or hell dont even pull it apart...just get some small aligator clips and connect one set of ends to your SUPER LOOP battery and one set of ends to the contacts of a dewalt style battery charger.... EDIT: I forgot to mention this style of charging may not be suited for batteries over 4 cells....HAHA! Last edited by Jermacide; 03-26-2010 at 10:12 AM.

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03-12-2010, 09:10 PM	#2
steven32 Joined: Feb 2010 From: K-Town Posts: 2,972 I Ride: '07 GSXR 600	i want

03-13-2010, 09:06 AM	#3
loopy Senior Member Joined: Dec 2007 From: nampa Posts: 1,094 I Ride: 07 cbr 600rr	thanks duckllr for the write up i had the same experience with my bike way front wheel light on acceleration !!!

03-13-2010, 09:51 AM	#5
theduckllr Senior Member Joined: Aug 2007 From: Boise Posts: 3,177 I Ride: The Armageddon, Orange Crush	For only $50, I will give you a great write up!

03-13-2010, 05:23 PM	#8
loopy Senior Member Joined: Dec 2007 From: nampa Posts: 1,094 I Ride: 07 cbr 600rr	in about thirty min

03-24-2010, 01:35 PM	#10
Jermacide Senior Member Joined: Feb 2010 From: id Posts: 360	for anyone else looking for a weight loss program for your bike i will do this mod for free....and probably enjoy either watching either you or I drop dead after jogging a few miles in the Hamptons.... nice work on the Super Loop 8. So loopy when you ready to go for that first jog?

03-24-2010, 01:56 PM	#11
Ryan@IdahoSportBikes Senior Member Joined: Jun 2006 From: Boise Posts: 3,022 I Ride: R6	No doubt that if I had a bike I would have you make me one Loopy. Awesome job!

03-24-2010, 03:44 PM	#12
loopy Senior Member Joined: Dec 2007 From: nampa Posts: 1,094 I Ride: 07 cbr 600rr	thanks man !!! they are very neat indeed

03-25-2010, 05:12 PM	#13
Slider Joined: Jun 2007 From: Meridian Idaho Posts: 2,178 I Ride: 2007 CBR 1000RR	Loopy I would like to purchase one of said Super Loopy Batts can you call me?

03-26-2010, 09:42 AM	#14
m5james Senior Member Joined: Sep 2007 From: Kenmore, WA Posts: 838 I Ride: 01 TL1000R	Hey Loopy, is a Battery Tender compatible w/ those cells to keep them charged over the winter?

03-26-2010, 10:28 AM	#19
loopy Senior Member Joined: Dec 2007 From: nampa Posts: 1,094 I Ride: 07 cbr 600rr	if you really need a tender sure you can use one but really its not needed

03-26-2010, 11:53 AM	#20
Zed6E Senior Member Joined: Aug 2008 From: Boise Posts: 663 I Ride: ELINCHROM, NIKONs and Alien Bees also a purple kawi...see name above	meh

03-26-2010, 12:21 PM	#22
Zed6E Senior Member Joined: Aug 2008 From: Boise Posts: 663 I Ride: ELINCHROM, NIKONs and Alien Bees also a purple kawi...see name above	please ignore my post whoreing...nothing to see here...continue your reviews

03-26-2010, 12:26 PM	#23
loopy Senior Member Joined: Dec 2007 From: nampa Posts: 1,094 I Ride: 07 cbr 600rr