Review of Antigravity Batteries Lithium-Ion RESTART Motorcycle and Powersports Batteries

[@achristian7015]

In 47 years of motorcycling, I've never been stranded by a dead battery. I use a lead-acid and more recently an AGM battery and for the 8+ years I get out of them, I cannot really complain.

[@m2kk]

U never got a Harley Davidson Pan America, I'm 13 yrs into motorcycling, 12 yrs without any issue, last 8 weeks. Stranded 3 times. Battery dead.

[@jameshisself7375]

Similar for me, 50 years riding going strong. I have no use for re-start either. I get 10+ years out of these but sounds like you are getting 8 so not much better. These are insanely light and small compared to AGM and wet batteries. Matters a lot to me, but not for everyone.

[@achristian7015]

@@jameshisself7375 I see no point to spending more for a battery unless I get more life out of them. So if it costs 50%:more, I should get 50% more life out of them, so 15 years compared to 10 years. For everyday use, weight is not an issue. Motorcycle batteries are small to start with, so what am I saving, a few pounds. In the end people can spend their money as they please. I just would not spend $1300 on an AntiGravity battery when I can get an AGM for under $200 for my car.

[@jameshisself7375]

A note about the remote re-start by applying voltage. Without doing anything else you can just attempt a bump start if you know how to do that. It won't start but the charging system will briefly apply 12 volts to the terminals when you do this and this will activate the re-start feature. Then just hit the starter button and it will start as normal. I myself have used this and I know many others who have as well.

[@brownies-midlifeadventure5333]

These have saved me from many long walks..... 😀👍

[@Prelude_Si]

Couldn't be any happier with my Antigravity battery. Great products!

[@AntigravityBatteries]

Thanks, you son of a gun!

[@AccumbensNucleus]

Have had one in my track car for about 3 years. Works great, weighs 2+ pounds vs 21 pounds For the original.

[@AntigravityBatteries]

thx for the comment!

[@jimmypitbull3959]

Sounds like a great battery. Only thing I'd change is putting a restart button remote on the bike where you can get to it without taking your seat off.

[@jameshisself7375]

You can activate the restart feature by just attempting a bump start, it won't start but after you do that you can hit the starter and start it normally.

[@cowboy49107]

Great detailed explination, Thank you!!!

[@philippecarriere8529]

I live in Quebec, Canada, where the December/January freezing temperatures average 15 degrees Celsius below zero. With a lead-acid battery I can leave the battery in the motorcycle for the 6 months of winter and connect-it to my intelligent lead-acid charger with the dongle all winter long. Can I do this with an Antigravity RE-START Lithium battery or do I need to remove the battery and bring it inside the house where it is warmer for these months and charge-it there?

[@HJZ75driver]

With lithium, doesnt need to be left on the charger over winter. To start it during winter, turn your headlights on for 30secs, then hit the key. warms the battery up. Which lets it start quicker

[@Neilster750]

very good video! it was presented in a simple way to understand! Im sold gonna order one for my 2004 GSXR 750. Thank You

[@AntigravityBatteries]

Awesome! Glad to hear it. Thanks for the feedback and we hope you get many great days of riding out of it this summer! (and summers to come!)

[@joecalabresi4072]

I’m using a bike master lithium ion battery charger in my antigravity restart motorcycle battery … the battery was charged up full but sat awhile before being discharged because I have a motorcycle with starting issues. Why won’t the battery recharge? The bike master charger just shows a green power light … no charging red and no green fully charged…. Nothing seems to be happening. Could the battery be defective? The charger? 🤷‍♂️

[@MrJJSimonds]

What is your return policy in the event there is a need to return? Do you send out a shipping label? What about having to ship HazMat items?

[@MrHanowski]

Excellent review. Would also like to know the CCA rating of each battery since my application includes cold winter starting.

[@AntigravityBatteries]

WE do have all that info on the website pages for each battery. antigravitybatteries.com

[@rabidu2b]

Would a common 9 volt battery be enough to wake the battery?

[@AntigravityBatteries]

Yes, actually provided all the devices and key is off on the bike so no energy is being sucked out of the 9v battery. We actually make a REMOTE RE-START to waken the battery without having to remove the seat. Its at this link antigravitybatteries.com/products/accessories/battery/cables-parts/restart-remote-powersports/

[@wacio]

How is this battery dealing with motorcycle charging system. Some motorcycles regulators charge at voltages as high as 15.3V. Are these batteries able to cope with that?

[@stanmondzelewski9253]

So i can just drop one of these right into my 99 rebel 250 and the factory stator will charge fine? I have rc car lithium chargers to cover charging if i need to

[@AntigravityBatteries]

Yep. Motorcycles are one of our biggest markets. No problems reported. Just use a compatible lithium-battery-type charger.

[@jasonbellis9128]

@@AntigravityBatteries I don't understand how the battery is able to charge from an unmodified motorcycle regulator, but it also requires a special lithium charger? Doesn't the BMS take care of managing the charge current in all cases?

[@israelestonina5949]

Thank you for the info about the products!

[@AntigravityBatteries]

You are so welcome!

[@boringsoaring]

ATX 12 HD would this work for my 1.4 liter Dodge Colt daily driver? Full size battery looks silly next to this little engine

[@ertai222]

Can you use the Battery Tender Jr for this battery?

[@7arkhwf]

What is the bashing music at the intro?!

[@jassimalmaazmi8086]

I have canam x3 with light bar and radio system & flags, you advise me for which battery atx 20 re start or atx 20hd??

[@poellot]

So an old dumb buzz box type charger would be ok. But not a modern smart charger for lead. Right?

[@AntigravityBatteries]

Well not entirely... you should use a modern Lithium Stand alone Charger, when using a charger. A stand alone Lithium Charger does not charge like a stand alone lead/acid charger, so the modern lead acid chargers have a de-sulfate mode that spikes voltage to clean sulfation the lead plates.. but Lithium does not sulfate so putting a lead acid charger on the Lithium isn't good. But in the bikes it works fine since bikes don't have a "sulfation" mode when charging...

[@msbethmildhyperbaricoxygen6392]

How do these batteries perform in extreme heat like Arizona summers? I find that a normal 5 yr battery lasts 3.5-4 years only.

[@AntigravityBatteries]

The Antigravity Battery will work fine in Climates like Arizona and we do tons of Track Days here in Califonia where the temps are in the 105s, but on the track its even hotter. As an FYI extreme heat can effect all batteries, but with that being said, Lithium is quite a bit more resilient to high heat than Lead/Acid.

[@JimGoryeb]

Tried to order the restart remote for $19.99 on your website. The cheapest shipping charge was $21 !!! What??

[@AntigravityBatteries]

Something must be wrong we would need more info on where you are at... it can easily fit in an envelope. email us at [e-mail]

[@scottwilson5302]

If I’m replacing a lead acid battery with a lithium does the previous lead acid charging system in my vehicle still work?

[@AntigravityBatteries]

Absolutely YES, but with the caveat that if you have a Pre 1990s vehicle make sure the Charging system is in good working order. The reason is because Pre-1990 many charging system voltage regulators were mechanical on most bikes and they can go bad and allow for high voltage and spike over-voltage to the battery. So check for that if you have an very old bike... the 90s bikes are over 30 years old now, and those voltage regulators went bad. Nowadays it solid state voltage regulator that rarely go bad, so you good with any modern bike.

[@The_Best_NPC]

The fact that the restart battery is the same size as a lead acid is a huge Disappointment.

[@donr62]

Will the BMS be able handle, over the long term, the heat from the constant charging of a regular motorcycle 14.4vdc system on very long multi day rides?

[@AntigravityBatteries]

yes absolutely... no worries at all.... we have been using our lithium batteries in bikes since 2010.

[@nicholasbarber8051]

Is the RE-START feature reusable?

[@brownies-midlifeadventure5333]

I used my re-start about 8 times now over the course of about two years....

[@nicholasbarber8051]

@@brownies-midlifeadventure5333 Why have you used it so much? Do you have really heavy electrical loads? Is there any warning before the battery gives out?

[@brownies-midlifeadventure5333]

@Nicholas Barber I do fly in fly out work (month on month off), and always at short notice so most time I don't get an opportunity to disconnect the battery, also the bike is stored where I have no power supply... which was the main reason for buying the Antigravity Battery with Re-Start... however it has also saved my butt once or twice in very remote areas of Australia too (due to key left on). Love it

[@AntigravityBatteries]

Yes, you can use the feature on more than one occasion if you need to.

[@natez0690]

I can’t wait for your T5 size to come out for my 2008 C6 Corvette Z06!

[@AntigravityBatteries]

hey Nate.... we do not have the T5 but my books are saying it group 85 in the 2008... which we do have a replacement for if you contact us and check your dimension we think we have a solution.

[@PewLand]

I'm assuming that this battery uses a built in super capacitor to jump start itself. Am i wrong?

[@Conservator.]

Lithium batteries don’t need super capacitors to produce very high amps. Especially LiFePO4 (LFP) batteries have very high specific power. Some special built Li-ion batteries can go even higher but they have a much shorter life cycle. Have a look at those tiny jump starters for example.

[@poellot]

All all the antigravity batteries lifepo4 chemistry?

[@AntigravityBatteries]

Hey Colin, yes the Vehicle Batteries for Motorcycles, Cars, and all other vehicles are Lifepo4. Our other products do have other lithium chemistries. For example the Jump Starter are not Lifepo4.

[@powerst33r]

Is it safe to add a battery cut off switch with this battery

[@AntigravityBatteries]

Yes you can... the battery operates the same as any other battery but has a built in reserve for the Jump-Starting feature, but should be maintained and charged as a normal battery.

[@GidDree]

Do you offer a 1 inch spacer for the ATX20 battery to add height so my clamp can hold it down? At that height it won't stay on my Harley FXR

[@AntigravityBatteries]

Yes we do... we have extra foam if you need it for height... if you bought from us contact us and we can send you a piece.

[@GidDree]

@@AntigravityBatteries OMG, I did better than that, I just purchased your YTX20 780 CCA battery, it is perfect height and unbelievable power, my starter spins so fast is amazing. The ATX20 battery should have the same dimensions of the YTX20 imo, but I'm so happy I found the new YTX20 with the 780cca..Thanks ( Please push the availability of this battery, cause it took a while before I even knew it existed ADVERTISE )

[@denniscapriotti6230]

Can the re start battery work with a 2013 mustang v8 with a supercharger?

[@AntigravityBatteries]

Yes. In terms of size, it will fit just the same as any other standard battery replacement for the '13 S197 Mustang. As for the blower, if you have a bolt-on blower kit like a Magnuson, Paxton, Whipple ETC, in terms of cranking power, you'll have plenty of power to fire up your ponycar. Heck, we're pretty sure you'd be okay, even running a 3.1L blower.

[@mehdib302]

Where is the link to the remote restart module? I cannot access the top of my battery. It is under my gas tank. Also wanted to confirm that the ATX12 is the correct model for a 2016 BMW R nine T. Thanks great video. I'm sold.

[@AntigravityBatteries]

Hi mehdib, sorry didn't see this comment earlier...didn't realize the comments were going to our spam folder... Yes its the ATX12 size that fits.... we are using this harness to run our to somewhere you can connect a 12v source like a micro-start if you need to do it remotely antigravitybatteries.com/products/accessories/battery/cables-parts/starting-harness-newer-xp1-xp3/

[@mehdib302]

Antigravity Batteries does that defeat the purpose of the restart function since I would need to keep a jump box with me either way? I’m guessing that the battery might not be as dead as it would but still. It’s not pressing a button.

[@kjames0603]

@@AntigravityBatteries Agree with the other comment. Rather than putting a remote 12V source, it would be more useful to have terminals to run a remote button that duplicates the button on top.

[@David-yy7lb]

Do they make a group 31 restart battery

[@AntigravityBatteries]

YEs we do, we make RE-START and Deep Cycle Batteries in the Group 31 size. Contact us for detail [e-mail]

[@trentonhampton19]

Do you guys sell a restart battery for a 2005 Yamaha yzf-r1???

[@AntigravityBatteries]

WE have all the OEM standardized sizes available...

[@anniereads7328]

Could you use these starting batteries in a boat? Say a 60hp outboard

[@AntigravityBatteries]

Give us a call and one of our knowledgeable techs can assist you. [phone]

[@seinfeld11123]

this guy is so close to giving himself a huge shock the 2 batteries in the center have both posts exposed. im not sure how much juice is in there . but he was so close to making a circuit on those 2 batteries

[@AntigravityBatteries]

Its 12v so it will not shock you... you can touch both terminals freely with absolutly not danger actually.

[@othoapproto9603]

Hole Fuck was that horrible

[@Boobtube.]

at 11:08... you say to remotely wake up the battery for restart feature to work, just attach a 12 volt source to it for a second. Now just think about what you said........ Really?? So I buy a battery that has a restart feature, but if I can't get to the battery I need a 12 volt source to put it in re-start mode. Well now,.... if that is the case, doesn't that make the purchase of this battery a big waste of money? If I need another 12 volt source, at that point I might as well just jump start it like a regular battery. Isn't the purpose of this battery NOT to need another 12 volt source to get you going again? So the guy who is in middle of nowhere can't restart his bike, car ATV, whatever if he is by himself. Hmmm, someone at Antigravity and Powersports has a case of Corporate stupidity. Design a damm key fob for it, as this method is beyond stupid that you recommend. You had a key fob , but had issues with it, and this was the engineer's answer?!? Time to get a new engineer.

[@jaimeledo7382]

I totally agreed with you! I will bet the current engineer(s) has never ridden a motorcycle. How about including a Blue Tooth Connection to our cell phones with a Re-Start App. Another complementary option, would be to add this Blue Tooth option to their current “Antigravity Battery Tracker” that already connects to our phones! I am afraid they need to throw away their cubicles and purchase a Brainstorming Round Table. If all of this is too complicated, how about just a 1930’s hardwire remote switch…..Oops, the power of common sense !! Jaime Ledo

[@AntigravityBatteries]

Its not a perfect solution, but for most they are loving the RE-START and understand what the limitations are. So you may have to think of a way to access the battery, or bring a tool if your riding a bike with difficult battery access. Like a Ducati Monster the battery is under the tank. In fact many people have made creative ways to get the 12v source to the battery, like with using some Triple A batteries. But there is much more to consider here, like the cost of the battery also. Yes we can put more bells and whistles on it but at a cost that would have most people not even looking at the products. So there is a trade off. I can assure you we do not suffer from Corporate stupidity... we have WIRELESS jump starting on the Lithium Auto Batteries we make, but that technology would cause the Motorcycle batteries to get way to expensive.

[@AntigravityBatteries]

@@jaimeledo7382 you would be betting wrong Jaime, the designer has 9 vehicles and might ride pretty fast... and have an MX track at their house.... As far as assuming there are cubicles and stupid people. It doesn't really work like that. Its a cost of developing and making a product. I don't think you know that our Automotive Lithium Battery has WIRELESS built in jump starting which is awesome, but it won't fit in the Bike Batteries yet, and its too costly. Now on Bluetooth.... we have you covered, that several months out, but here already, but in testing... But again its the cost of the battery will also go up. So we aren't sitting here twiddling thumbs, we are well ahead of the pack and have all the ideas in place....but we have to choose our products to develop, and then make them affordable enough... it cost more than you know to do this. Anyway we have quite a few cool products on the way.. but we can't do it all at once.

[@Prelude_Si]

Honestly, I don't get all the fuss about not being able to reach the Restart button... In my book, that button is just a bonus feature. The most important part is the OVER-DISCHARGE cutoff and battery saving enough juice for emergency situations. At least I know my battery isn't going to die if I accidentally leave the lights on, and I have a way of jump-starting the damn thing all on my own and without any additional power source. So what if I have to take off a couple of parts... On the flipside, with a conventional battery you still have to get to the battery AND you also need an additional power source to jump-start it. So if you don't have a jump pack or a buddy to jump you, tough luck, call a towing service. Am I right or am I right? So these batteries are still worth every penny if you ask me. Let's not forget that they are still among the lightest, if not THE lighest, and that that's why the rock!It's easy to talk about adding extra features, but when it comes to dishing out some extra cash for them, then everyone's crying about the price. I guess you can't make everybody happy. But nonetheless, great work and great products, Antigravity Batteries. Keep it up.

[@jaimeledo7382]

Guys, I am glad to have ruffled some feathers. I offered some ideas of how to circumvent the current issue about accessing that pesky restart button on the battery. Keep in mind of those cold and rainy days while you are stranded in the dark. Would it not be convenient to have the reset button on a 12" long wire with a stick my back that can be placed at a hidden but accessible location on the bike?. Of course, adding the restart option to your Blue tooth battery monitoring device will not only help your battery products sales, it certainly self promote purchasing both products as a set. I can certainly appreciate the passions, but ease of use and practicality can not be ignored....