Lightweight batteries

[catfish4767]

I'm looking to buy a new lightweight battery. So far I've been told people like their WPS batteries. Weight is around 4 pounds and holds up to flips and rolls. I was suggested the model HJTX14AH-FP-IL.

Any recommendations for different batteries or confirmations on this battery?

Thanks

 

[Quinc]

EXT9 doesn't weigh much more, fraction of the cost, and no need for a special charger.

 

[makejetskiinggreatagain]

I was wondering about that (and asked in the other battery thread going on). The 9 is powerful enough? I was nervous about going from my ext16 to a 12 lol.

 

[hink320]

The Battery Tender lithiums have been great so far. You can get them on Amazon for very good pricing and the charger is only $40 too.

 

[OA5599]

I have good luck with Shorai, kinda spendy tho.

 

[catfish4767]

The Battery Tender lithiums have been great so far. You can get them on Amazon for very good pricing and the charger is only $40 too.

So that western power sports lithium battery is a good choice but would need a special charger?

 

[zimmy]

I prefer AGM, big, heavy, reliable. Cut weight in other areas that wont leave you worrying about the reliability of your ski.

 

[catfish4767]

I prefer AGM, big, heavy, reliable. Cut weight in other areas that wont leave you worrying about the reliability of your ski.

I just don't want my ski to lean way to the right. Not really worried about weight since I stuffed a SJ tank into the hull

 

[makejetskiinggreatagain]

I just don't want my ski to lean way to the right. Not really worried about weight since I stuffed a SJ tank into the hull

but that's the gangsta lean

 

[zimmy]

I just don't want my ski to lean way to the right. Not really worried about weight since I stuffed a SJ tank into the hull

Can you look at relocating your battery tray?

 

[catfish4767]

Can you look at relocating your battery tray?

Eh I could look into it but might be more involvement than im wanting

 

[catfish4767]

This is all just more of a thought too. Trying to see if I can shave some weight off. Eventually want to try a flip but have a heavy ski and need to make sure I have the nuts to try it!

 

[makejetskiinggreatagain]

seriously though guys, do you have problems running the smaller AGM batteries? What would be the smallest one you could use without having problems?

 

[Quinc]

I have had no issues running an etx9 for 3 days w/ msd enhancer. Not sure how they do with total loss.

 

[makejetskiinggreatagain]

I just have the stock charging system. Would I need to be constantly using a trickle charger when its not in use? typically in the summer I don't ever charge my batteries because I ride every weekend.

 

[whitca]

Etx9 works fine with my ATP flame TL. I was getting around 6 tanks (2.5 gal kart) before my cranking would begin to slow. I'm dead tired if I make it that long however.

 

[Little_Franny]

I have good luck with Shorai, kinda spendy tho.

Be carefull, the Shorai batteries are NOT SEALED AT ALL, they have multiple areas where water can get inside. Might not be an issue as much in fresh water, but here in the salt they didnt last more than 3 months. Spoke with an engineer and he flat out said no, we do not seal them.

I am now running a WPS and have had ZERO issues, no special charger needed

 

[Cruiserfj40]

I just switched to the deka 9. 760 with 180 psi fresh engine and cranks just fine. I liked the battery so much I made some small battery boxes for them.
Pic is of proto 1. I made it a 1/4 wider to put hydro turf on all sides.

 

[Freakrider]

seriously though guys, do you have problems running the smaller AGM batteries? What would be the smallest one you could use without having problems?

Yeah like whitca said, I've been running the Deka 9 for several years with dual bilge pumps, charging system and the battery ends up sitting at 12.9 volts after riding each time. Great battery !

 

[jetpilot36]

seriously though guys, do you have problems running the smaller AGM batteries? What would be the smallest one you could use without having problems?

I have a smaller AGM battery went frm 16 lbs for the regular superjet size battery to 9 lbs for the smaller AGM battery. works great. no problems at all even with two bilge pumps and MSD TL. I think it only has like 175 cca which is plenty