My EXPERT DAD's tips on choosing a motorcycle BATTERY

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[@FortNine]

Ah!

[@JohnnyXoz]

Your Dad is right, we should all listen to Lali's Dad.

[@AntiParallali]

I should listen to Lalis dad too 🙈

[@JCrozier1]

@@AntiParallali you'd better! 😛

[@sdranch2800]

Agreed! I would also love a video of her dad talking about what he has learned working with batteries for so long, which batteries he has determined to last the longest in different climates, if you can actually recondition batteries and still have any reasonable life expectancy afterwards.

[@LuisHerrera-MIT]

You know the spec sheet is about to get real when Ryan F9 is in the bibliography and you bring an engineer (your dad) into the mix for good measure. Very informative, thumbs up to you and your support team. Keep it up and keep on riding, sis! 😄🤘

[@MostlyInteresting]

Little know fact, Ryan is a physicist...

[@Iamcaseydilla]

Your videos keep getting better and better, awesome transitions!

[@wolfman175]

Great video as always and, yes, it was very helpful and very cool to have your Dad's opinion, especially given his background. Thanks!

[@Socoolral]

Some good information your putting out. I have to watch this video again so I can take notes. Thanks Lali😉🤙🏼

[@alanbrown5593]

Thankfully my master's was on the internal resistance on batteries. I'm an Electrical and electronics engineer, respect to your dad and his excellent taste in music. I know exciting science stuff !

[@jamesf893]

Great to get advice from someone who really knows. Thanks for sharing your knowledge 👍👍

[@VVoltz]

This video is super helpful! Great points all round. Thank you!

[@AlexG-is6ew]

Nice video… thanks for the info. Thank your dad for joining in too. Nice for someone to add more real world insight into the topic. 👍

[@bee_lovin]

Transitions are on point 👌

[@RealRickCox]

I gotta say - it's cool hearing the nerdy perspective on riding. Your perspective on riding topics is unique and appreciated.

[@jaredmonk8343]

Lovin' the science mixed with motorcycling. Keep it up 😉

[@freedomon2s]

Thank you. Education is always a good thing.

[@robertl5644]

Great video.. it makes a big difference when you know that the person giving the advice is very reputable. Thanks again for putting the video together 👍 👍

[@louisloma786]

2 thumbs up for dad, Lali you are a blessed girl to have a dad that shares in your interest.

[@Bill_CBR]

Two thumbs up for your dad. Great video and excellent points made.

[@gurdit02]

Your dad explains so good 👍🏻

[@4g6335r]

I like the idea of more videos with dad. Smart cookie that one. 👍🏻 good video!

[@JCrozier1]

I was just thinking this morning how I hadn't seen a video from you in a while, then boom here it is. I definitely still try to ride in the cold as long as there's no ice involved. Lithium is such a gimmick unless you really need the weight savings. Great topic.

[@colinm1325]

Great topic Lali. Thanks for the info Lali's dad 👍👍

[@pennsyltuckyden9823]

Hey, I actually learned something, thanks Lali. Living in Pa we have to deal with cold winter months.

[@XenaTheQuadCamBikah]

Two thumbs up, one for the battery info which I already knew but it’s good info for everyone… and the other for the kick ass track snowblower!

[@wilgarcia1]

love your vids. Glad to see you getting sponsored =)

[@davidbones8947]

Greetings from oregon what a perfect mix foxy lady, motorcycle,science you are a great presenter thanks sis

[@sadnessinside123]

Great video. Thanks for posting

[@kevlarV2rocketRSV]

Very Kool that your dad helped all of us. I was going to get a lithium battery for my Aprilia RSV Factory but realized that I don't race and it RARELY drops below 40°F here in the SF Bay Area and my bikes never sit for more than a few weeks at any time. So I went with the much less expensive AGM.

[@xelnjare3945]

Your Dad seems like a genuinely nice fellow. Thank him for us!

[@AntiParallali]

he really is though! Love him!

[@johnreacher4679]

Excellent content Lali, Please thank your Dad for his expertise in this area. It's a fine line between the two batteries but in principle if you don't take your of your ride and it's equipment, then your left in the cold going nowhere. Please invite your Dad back for other Mechanical bike issues, he can be the U.S. version of Fort Nine. From Central Valley California Take Care

[@JeffreyBaconBacon]

Very cool that you had your expert dad in the video 👍 I'm the dad of a cycle riding daughter too and just bought my first bike and can't wait to ride with her.

[@jdhogyellowhelmetproductio358]

Her Two Wheels keeps her bike going all year long ....Awesome info thanks!

[@brentleyb1556]

Thanks Dad! This is good information.

[@TheHooliganJeansOfficial]

hey lali, lightness is everything.. you dont need to be motogp to appreciate the weight savings. also every little helps :) enjoy the ride and thanks to your pops for dropping in with the knowledge

[@shayeager23]

Personally I’ve been using gel cell for the last four years. I am an trained auto tech and diesel tech so I have insight on the topic. Pennsylvania winters at between 25 to 15 degrees F. I didn’t have an issue. I went an entire year only on a bike and my wife’s car in snow. Good video keep up the good work. And good to see a local rider making videos

[@kingsaisten8712]

Always listen to Dad..he knows better 😁

[@KeViNMCMXXCIX]

Nice in depth talk about batteries. Really useful information! Thnx! If i'd have a bike I also would ride it in winter times, not all the time I think. But since as of a few years winters here aren't crazy cold. Sometimes it drops to minus 10 or more but that's quite rare. I would have a battery drip charger on it and the bike would be inside, unless I took it to work, in that case it's outside but in a bike park area which is roofed. So I think in overall i'd be pretty safe. Great source of information thanks to this video and F9's. Nice!

[@mikehenthorn1778]

Great video, love the dad cameo too. I am considering a Li to make room to hook up lights and such. I don't see much of a reason to switch besides that.

[@GalamatiasOne]

Great channel! The cold weather has sent me into a motorcycle video binge. I started by watching almost every F9 video and then clicked on one of yours that was suggested. Glad I did. Keep up the good work! Cheers! -a fellow 2019 MT-07 riding STEMer

[@AntiParallali]

STEMmer on an MT07 heck yeah! Now we have 2 in the club 😂✌️

[@hanszimmer4679]

A big thumbs up to your dad as well as thanks to you both for this vid. Oh and how about letting him finish just one sentence? LOL

[@TheRmoroni]

good information , thank you!

[@madgxsrx8436]

Thanks much for the info on batteries. Really enjoy your Vlogs keep them coming Please. Don`t forget Keep It Weird !

[@vangoodwin7335]

I am glad to see a fellow winter rider! Yes I ride year round in Montana and Iowa. if it's 40 degrees and dry roads I'm out there. But I have ridden to Patriot Guard Missions in the snow. Hot Hands sewn into pockets on the top of light weight cotton gloves keep my hands toasty and my heart from ever feeling cold blood being pumped back to it. I/E HYPOTHERMIA! Two of my bikes have 5 year old Interstate batteries and still start right up year round, maintenance is the key. Thank You to your Dad for his expertise. I look forward to seeing you out there in the snow young Lady. You are in my prayers for your safety. Hoka Hey

[@jpn0466]

Definitely good info!

[@viperq]

Awesome father.

[@kostasnls4566]

Never say you ugly ever again. I simp for your looks! On a serious note your videos are actually informational although I'm not a rider yet

[@billhillyer334]

Your sprouting menny blessing for you

[@Laurynas_LTU]

Hi, Lali. I find out about your channel from Doodle on a Motorcycle and my only regret is that I hadn't discovered your channel sooner. Your videos are professional-looking, brief, informative, formative and all around very entertaining. I hope that more female motorcyclists join this fun mode of transport. Good luck and I look forward to your next video :)

[@AntiParallali]

Wow, thank you, that's so nice to hear!

[@SmileeR6Gayl]

Your dad is awesome 😎

[@valhallaholsopple]

Great video and thumbs up to your dad!

[@AntiParallali]

Glad he agreed to do it haha

[@Radioactive_Slime]

Thumbs up for your Dad. Thumbs up for you riding when it’s snowing. And finally, thumbs up for showing our Prime Minster Ryan F9 🇨🇦 in your video…

[@AntiParallali]

Lmao Prime Minister Ryan, love that 😂❤️

[@triumphrider9796]

Good stuff! I briefly considered a lithium battery when I made my last purchase, but with the specialized charger they also require, it just doesn't make sense to spend that much for relatively insignificant return.

[@elmoterodecromanon]

Vamos Lali eres la mejor

[@Lei.theRogue]

Thanks Lali’s dad for the info!

[@tombrianmurray6459]

Your dad is cool and very informative 👍

[@tombrianmurray6459]

I'm from the UK but I could tell his English is excellent but still had that Romain twang

[@rickjones1506]

Thank you for the info

[@ahmed2527]

"All I care about is my motorcycle" Me too Lali.✌️ Thanks for all the information uncle.

[@wyzo]

I just found the video while I was looking for some info ( while you dad kindly provided ). Howeveeeeer.....his accent....🇹🇩 for the win 🙏🏻

[@AntiParallali]

Yep very Romanian haha. Everyone likes it

[@JochSejoMusic]

On my old bike I changed the original acid battery to a GEL battery and I always trickle charge the battery on the bike for the entire winter (4-6 months when storing it in a cold garage down to minus -28 Celsius in Sweden) - "Tecmate Optimate 4 battery charger" and that new battery is still good as new after 7 years of riding but I also changed "back then" to 16watt LED headlight instead of 55 watt halogen so it is pulling less energy from the battery and holding the charge better than the old acid battery that died all the time.

[@chuckash3735]

great video!

[@dcasandman]

Dad needs to get in video. Dad and daughter vids complete win.

[@Jillybean620]

Thanks Dad!!!! 😊

[@mem0ryfoam]

Charging a Lithium Ion in extreme cold temps can be quite the flashy experience :), also track bikes are fun in the winter

[@johncourt9580]

Hi Lali, this is a great thought provoking video, with great input from your Dad. Now that batteries are our future, with the demise of the ICE, in the coming years. Of course, the biggest advantage over lead acid batteries, is the no spill if you drop your bike. Quantum batteries will come, but that's way, way into the future! Thanks for the great video.💗

[@rubenmarin7884]

You’re really funny! Thanks to your dad for the explanation 😎😎

[@TheOnceAndFutureDoug]

Honestly the only thing I've seen in a battery that made me go, "Oh, yes, I want that..." is self-jumping batteries. They reserve a bit of juice if you leave your lights on (I've done this multiple times) so if you come back to a dead bike you can push a button on the battery and off you go. That to me is a reason to spend more on a battery.

[@AntiParallali]

That sounds like an extremely useful feature that should be stock on all cars lol

[@TheOnceAndFutureDoug]

@@AntiParallali Right?! Revzilla has ones called Antigravity, only ones I've seen around that have that feature and I love it.

[@xelnjare3945]

Absolutely, that's why I never turn my bike off with the kill switch, I always use my key (and I lock my forks for good measure). I've done it for years, never came back to a dead battery. But yeah, those self-jumpers are amazing, I'll likely get one in a few years, if I still have my 650 - I may upgrade to a Z900 though...

[@wolfman175]

This is the only reason I went for a lithium (Antigravity), for this restart feature. Haven't needed to test it out yet but nice to know it's there. I disconnect it in the winter, bring it in the house, and throw it on the charger once a week or so.

[@TheOnceAndFutureDoug]

@@wolfman175 Yeah, when it comes time to replace my battery I'll be going that direction. It's the peace of mind, you know

[@OLDBD1]

Thanks for sharing

[@PK15306]

So cool!

[@romanolecoursier]

Thanks Dad!

[@davidvance3527]

Too funny. Good info. Thanks Dad. 😃 👍😎

[@wesleyberg4427]

Hella Savage. 🤘🏼

[@solino2002andrea]

Hi Lali, lithium batteries have a built in charging circuit, because voltage and current provided by the generator of the bike wouldn’t be correct for simple Li-ion elements in series/parallel . So it’s another device that could break. I know that it’s really far from this topic, but I’ m happy and sad at the same time because I made some awesome mods on my little Monster 620 and today I scratch really well (or better really bad) my right muffler on the road leaning as I have never been able to. I would also like to pay tribute to Valentino Rossi, who recently announced his retirement, so I would like to send everyone his message of peace: WLF !!!

[@johnh4280]

Your dad sounded like my late grandfather, from Braila. Took me aback! You clearly are Dad’s girl!!

[@WilkoLV]

In the UK in February last year I was riding in -10C and -5C in sleet coming down and ice on the roads. That's why I've changed the battery on my drz400 commuter to a £100 lithium battery 👌

[@phantommaggotxxx]

Poor Ryan F9 LOL Also, tell your dad he's awesome!

[@charlescummings1484]

Wow, lots of time on batteries. I looked briefly into lithium and determined there really wasn't much to gain. I replaced the oem with another oem and simple use one of those trickle chargers all the time due to temp swings. When the the bike is stored in winter, I just pull the battery and leave on the battery maintainer. From CT, U.S.A.

[@TACO_VISION_TV]

Love video

[@m.gardner6173]

I have also used small 12v Li batteries to convert older 6v dirt bikes and dual sports to 12v systems. As these are all kick start I have found them Much easier to start as well in all conditions. (The 6v ignition system sees voltage like a ‘running’ engine at peak output as far as voltage is concerned so it is always putting out its best spark.) This conversion required rewiring how the stator/light coils work and 1 12v regulator and 1 6v regulator

[@diamondheat9]

I my ninja 300 would discharge after a few months so I charge it occasionally. When I picked up a new zx6r it came with an AGM and it has been rock solid in keeping its charge as it is ridden every 4+ months. Next time I will put it on a trickle charge and disconnect a terminal

[@iainf6]

Dad rocks 👍😎 speaks my language 😄

[@roberthambly9926]

Thanks

[@06goatm6]

I was dumbfounded when I found out Yuasa was made in PA. My friend used to live in Birdsboro and worked there for about a year.

[@nealeburgess6756]

Thanks Dad for all your expertise. Very interesting and informative. I am particularly interested in the temperature range for the Lithium batteries. The outside temperature here today (in the shade) was 37 degrees Celsius. Where my bike is usually parked is in direct sunlight, and often gets up to well in the 40s. So I guess that is a good reason for not buying a lithium battery for my bike. I live on the Costa Del Sol in Spain. Inland the temperatures get much higher in the summer. When visiting Madrid I saw 48 degrees C). As for not wishing to appear on the video, that's fine. I am very happy to look at Lali's pretty face. (I never could resist a pretty girl with glasses).

[@KaiIsrael-vs8ry]

Thanks guy

[@randy1john]

Go Dad!!!

[@richyfoster7694]

Thanx dad

[@wrinklyrider]

Got that right !

[@KaiIsrael-vs8ry]

God bless your dad

[@AlexAndreiZAR]

Salutari tatalul tau! Sunt de acord cu tatal tau in ceea ce priveste bateriile. Pot confirma faptul ca bateriile Yuasa sunt de cea mai buna calitate, indiferent de tipul constructiv al acestora.

[@upsidedowndog1256]

I have had good results with existing batteries. Keep the termimals clean top charge them with a real charger. Battery Tenders seem to fail at a high rate. My wife's 2012 VStrom still has its original battery, my 750 turbo gets 8 years out of batteries, my 84 Nissan pickup got 9 years out of its last one.

[@peterk671]

I carry a portable jump starter with wired in cables that are connected to the battery. I have a tender that uses the same connector.

[@TrackSlayers]

I prefer eco-diesel refillable batteries, also a large fan of assault & battery

[@AntiParallali]

😂 your comments are always on point

[@Fee.1]

Are you serious?!?! Incredible! I’ve been trying to come up with a homemade testing rig for batteries for ages and it’s harder than it seems. I’ve been trying to find a way to measure DC Inrush Current without buying a crazy oscilloscope. Had to contact fluke to get some help and even they were iffy on what I could reliably use data wise from their clamp meters.

[@jamiemui5186]

Also if you plug in a good trickle charger. You can keep an agm battery for 8 years. And you dont need to pull the battery out in a garage that drops below zero during storage. When the charge sense the battery dropping below 12.8v. It will start trickle charge again. But your dad is completely right about ryan’s video. So big thumbs up to your dad. It was much better info for layman’s.

[@groovypavement2697]

Mad Dad Respect =)

[@parischristner8799]

OMG!!!!! So informative!!! Your father is so great!!!! But I have one question. Why disconnect the terminals? I have a soft tail and it is a pain to get to.

[@AntiParallali]

Even with all your switches "off" a battery connected at both terminals will still drain slightly as compared to a battery which isnt connected

[@Psikeomega]

So this is my experience as a cold weather rider that has had both. I take the goldwing out before snow (coldest was about 10°f) the scooter has been out in snow. I use AGM now. The big difference I see is on old bikes vs new bikes. You don't need to keep the lithium on a tender all winter. I personally would pull the battery out if there's any fancy electronics, because they slow drain. The DRZ400 was notorious for having a dead battery after a month or two rising something else. I've heard unconfirmed rumors you cannot use a traditional tender on a lithium (can anyone produce hard data on this?) At the end of the day, I went back to AGM on all my batteries because maintenance is simply remember to plug the bike in for the winter. The lithium was a "fun little experiment" while I did it, but I had to remove the battery and bring it indoors on cold days.

[@chappierides2237]

I love ryan f9 but now i love you more❤️❤️❤️😁😁

[@tomekvilmovskiy6547]

7:53 so, he told you about agm's lifetime. But you've forgotten about lithium. The whole point of lithium (in adverts, at least) that though it cost several times more, it also works several times more - kinda "pay once and forget about it"

[@ToxicDover]

Man I think I've just gotten lucky. I bought a 2015 V-Strom 650 brand new and it still has the factory battery in it. Never been charged, never touched it, still going strong haha

[@TexMexStrada]

Good video, thank you! Question: What is the concern with lithium batteries above the 90F range? Our weather is 90-110F for 8 months out of the year, and my garage is regularly at 120F+ in the summer.

[@mattingray5651]

Lithium battery does NOT like heat. Like any lithium batteries for power tools, heat shorten its life. I am more concerned about catching fire instead, when plug in for an extended of time.