Li-Ion / Li-Fe Batteries

[Diablo007]

So, did some digging.  Online and at through ALL the old/NOS parts.  Rick's (https://ricksmotorsportelectrics.com/) lists the following parts for the RD350:
https://ricksmotorsportelectrics.com/Lithium-Ion-Battery-Compatible-Rectifier-Regulator-14_424
https://ricksmotorsportelectrics.com/OEM-Style-Yamaha-Rectifier-Regulator-10_424

Found this in my stash:
https://ricksmotorsportelectrics.com/Universal-Style-Rectifier-Regulator-10_504

I also did a lot of other research and basically figured out what to look for in a regulator/rectifier that could be used for my purposes.  Thanks to Mark's instructions for using a Ford regulator, and the wiring diagram for the RD350 things started falling into place.

[Diablo007]

Oh, and digging up memories of Physics 241; Electricity, Light, and Optics.  At least I think that was the course number and title.  That was quite a while ago.

****ADDITION****
...and my basic electricity class in high school.  Mr. Chiapissi (I probably spelt that wrong), who'd have thought I'd draw on the skills learned in his class so often in my hobbies.

[teazer]

If you go with a Lithium battery of any design, you need a regulator that is suitable.  That probably means using a MOFSET type, but do your research and test the output of it after you fit it.  Excess voltage/current when charging is the main cause of fires with Lithium batteries.

Lithium batteries big advantages are weight, or lack thereof, and the fact that they can handle huge discharge current but on an RD that isn't necessary.

[bheezy27403]

8 years out of a 26 dollar alarm battery. no weird chargers, nothing to monitor. Never an issue.

Link?

[m in sc]

any lowes or hone depot. in the lighting aisle

[bheezy27403]

any lowes or hone depot. in the lighting aisle

Any 12 volt that fits?

[m in sc]

like this.

[pidjones]

I'm running an AGM scooter battery in my RD400c. Seems good so far.

[bheezy27403]

like this.

Thank you guys. Merry Christmas.

[SoCal250]

like this.

I'm running the exact same Casil battery...after my Radio Shack alarm batteries finally died. I think I got about 12-13 yrs service out of them.

[bheezy27403]

like this.

I'm running the exact same Casil battery...after my Radio Shack alarm batteries finally died. I think I got about 12-13 yrs service out of them.

How did you attach the leads to the terminals worth this little clips instead of posts?

[m in sc]

i used 3/16" female blade connectors.

cut the stock eyelets off replace with them.

its literally the 1st thing i did on the ds7 last week.

[SoCal250]

like this.

I'm running the exact same Casil battery...after my Radio Shack alarm batteries finally died. I think I got about 12-13 yrs service out of them.

How did you attach the leads to the terminals worth this little clips instead of posts?

I used female quick disconnect spade terminals. If I remember right they were .187

[m in sc]

yup. .1875 = 3/16"

you -can- use 1/4" ones but they tend to get a bit loose.

[bheezy27403]

Thank you guys.