My rocket just got a Pacemaker" --AN ODYSSEY BATTERY!

[redrocket]

Just installed the PC625 Odyssey battery. I didn't have to remove the battery box, I just installed some extra rubber padding to the existing rubber to bring the battery box foundation up to the same level as that lip at the bottom of the battery box and it worked perfectly and the battery is perfectly supported. The only thing I wish I remembered to do is to install that **** rubber battery strap, had to remove the battery to strap the front of that fargin thing. My Rocket seems like I just installed a super pacemaker. :shock:
She is much more responsive and charged up. The old battery would not start my bike unless I kept it on a charger. I asked Triumph and they said the battery was normal, I disagreed and I'm glad I listened to my hunch on this. The bike starts right up with vigor now and runs with new energy. The Odyssey battery is a must for the Rocket especially if there are performance upgrades so you guys pushing sick power wait until you install one of these batteries. I'm very happy with this mod

 

[redrocket]

I just ordered on of these to properly care for my new baby
http://www.batterymart.com/p-odyssey-ul ... arger.html

 

[redrocket]

This is interesting:

AGM batteries are becoming more and more popular. They excel because most are better equipped to handle shock and vibration, and will typically give you several years of maintenance free service. Unfortunately, most AGM batteries vent at 1-2 PSI causing them to corrode surrounding electronics similar to the Gel batteries. Almost all AGM’s today use recycled lead shortening their service life. They are typically more sensitive to charging than a flooded batteries, however they are less sensitive than a gel. There are many AGM’s on the market but don’t just go out and buy an AGM battery and think you have the best. You may have been better off saving that additional money you just spent and bought that 100 year old technology found in a new flooded battery.


The Odyssey Battery however is an AGM battery that is very unique and technologically advanced. It was designed to meet the demanding needs of the US Military with respect to heat, cold, shock and vibration, and to last much longer than other batteries. It is currently used in tanks, fighter jets, battle ships, and many other military applications. On top of this it delivers higher cranking power while also being the best deep cycle battery available (two to three times the cranking amperage of other similar sized batteries and the ability to be drawn down to 100% over 400 times). Other attributes include the ability to sit dormant for up to two years and still hold enough charge to start the motor it was intended for. This is very important because we often don’t get to use our boats as much as we would like during the season. The Odyssey battery actually lasts up to 6-10 years which is attributed to it being manufactured with 99.9% pure virgin lead. The US Coast Guard has 500 batteries in 50 Bollinger 87 foot protector class cutters since 1998 without a single failure to date. On top of all this, it is maintenance free and will not vent during normal operation due to its patented technology to reuse its internal gasses. It is also the only battery to claim an explosion proof design.

 

[Navigator]

This just keeps getting better. I'm going to also order one of those chargers. Seems to be a good mate. 6 amps. That's a pretty good output.

Your Rocket runs better with the new battery??? You must have the only hybrid Rocket in existence. :lol:

 

[redrocket]

Your Rocket runs better with the new battery??? You must have the only hybrid Rocket in existence. :lol:

:lol: :lol:

 

[redrocket]

This is what I found while installing my Odyssey battery. When you take your oem battery out and try to install your Odyssey you may notice the battery will hit on something about 1" from the bottom. There is some small double metal bracketry measuring about 1" x 1" that sticks out a little too much on the left side of the bike (shifter side) that doesn't allow the battery to slide all the way down against the battery box, just bend that out toward the rear fender a little (1/8") with a stiff long straight screw driver. Then on the bottom of your battery box you will notice a 1/16" thick rubber pad, remove this and clean it good with alcohol and install on top of it some firm self-stick rubber padding approx 3/8" to 1/2". This will allow the battery box to settle down on the rubber instead of resting on that lip that everybody bends out flat by removing the battery box. Removing the battery box is very time consuming and a pain in the ass and completely unneccessary. Remember the detail about that battery strap keep it clipped in the front, that's also a pain in the ass to install once you get your battery installed.

 

[Navigator]

I'll give that a try.

 

[budman]

http://www.odysseybatteries.com/accessories/aci.htm



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..I bought this one because I thought my odyssey was draining down, until I realized that these beast are just hard to start in cold temps if ya got 15w40 oil in 'em..

 

[Bishop]

and you can run accessories with the bike off for extended periods and not have to worry if it's gonna start or not.

I've run my Slime compressor for 20 minutes filling up my front and rear from a dead flat and the bike kicks over like nothing ever happened.

I could never do that on the OEM battery, I had to have the bike running when I put air in.

 

[theBarzeen]

and you can run accessories with the bike off for extended periods and not have to worry if it's gonna start or not.

I've run my Slime compressor for 20 minutes filling up my front and rear from a dead flat and the bike kicks over like nothing ever happened.

I could never do that on the OEM battery, I had to have the bike running when I put air in.

this is my big issue with the stocker.... I can live with having to run a charger at night when the temp is below 70, but it's killing me not being able to run any accessories without fear of having a dead bike when I stop for fuel or ???