R1150RT_MLC_Response Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I have an R1150RTP, dual battery version. Is it possible to connect the batteries to give the electrics more oomph, especially for cranking it over? Link to comment
Boffin Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Yes it is. You need to connect both terminals of each battery, +ve to +ve. -ve to -ve with equal length cables - do not rely on the bikes ground connection for the -ve leads. The other very important thing is that both batteries must be the same capacity and type, I would only parallel off new identical batteries - a pair of AGM batteries would work - do a search on here for Universal Battery or Panasonic for suitable low cost alternatives to the overpriced OEM Gel battery - BTW, I would avoid Gel batteries like the plague for motorcycle use... Andy Link to comment
11101110 Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 This company has some cool products that will connect aux batteries for starting only. May not be small enough for a bike application though. Disclaimer: No relation to the company Link to comment
AndyS Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Is it possible to connect the batteries to give the electrics more oomph, especially for cranking it over? Why would you need that? The standard setup has been cranking these bike in an admirable fashion since production. If you were an authority rider with the bike not running - but still needing electrical loads to be fed, then the second battery makes sense, but to lug that extra weight around for no particular reason seems odd to me? Andy Link to comment
tazplas Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 The other thing to consider is to make sure that although the batteries could be connected in parallel, just make sure that you have a system in place that will prevent the draining of both batteries should one of them fail. At least that way you will still be able to start the bike. Talk to you local auto sparky or perhaps someone here has a solution. Steve Link to comment
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