Hey everyone, been an owner for a few years now and have referred to this site a few times but only just joined.
I'm from Australia and noticed much of the discussion of batteries here wasnt relevant to what's avaliable in oz.
I've had ongoing issues with my batteries and it's fair to say that up until recently I haven't cared for them as I should. I was buying cheaper varieties and for a time I carried jumper cables around with me.
I'm not sure if it was coincidence or not but during these bouts of regular jumping had, at least on two separate occasions, my engine light come on. Both times I'd taken it to the shop and found it was an easy fix, I've since read that I might be able to fix this myself by updating the time and date.
After delving into the lithium or not debates last night I've decided that, being in oz and never experiencing sub zero temperatures, that lithium is a good choice for me and have shelled out nearly 500 aud on one.
I got an SSB LH20L-BS, it's capable of 700 CCA and I'm hoping it will be the last battery I buy for a long time.
I have a 12 v appliance plug wired in my pannier and know that lithium isnt intended for deep cycle but am pondering how much accessorizing I will be able to to.
If I ever wanted heated grips, a radio and a charging cradle I'm fairly certain my new battery could manage that in a heart beat.
if anyone has this battery and can offer any suggestions or comments please do.