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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => The Bike - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: jamiemac on February 27, 2013, 04:59:03 AM
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I plan to solder in a couple of new TPS batteries, and was searching Battery Bobs website and found these.
http://www.batterybob.com/product.asp?intProdID=303321 (http://www.batterybob.com/product.asp?intProdID=303321)
Most folks that had been doing it have been using these.
http://www.batterybob.com/product.asp?intProdID=655056 (http://www.batterybob.com/product.asp?intProdID=655056)
I believe the first ones will be easier to make fit. Guess I'll see. I ordered a couple. Oh, and they are a couple of bucks cheaper.
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At least this one has the leads on the same side.
(http://www.batterybob.com/productimg/lithium/303321.jpg)
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Nice! I went up to cold frigid GA and I got the warning on my bike. I was planning to soldier a couple of bats in mine next time i have the wheels off.
I'll be watching you goo-roo types closely in this thread heh (http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/bigthumb.gif)
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A member at the other site has a done several of these. I posted the same pic that Conrad did and asked what he thought. He suggested the batts with the larger tabs with the holes. I think we can make a more secure solder joint with these so that is what I bought. I also bought ten of the battery holders. If these will easily fit I may use them instead to make battery replacement easier. I won't know until I open up one of the units. I bought ten because I was unsure on the Chinese Ebay site whether there were actually 5 to a pack or just 5 available. I bought two packs since they were only about $3.00. So I have extra, if anyone wants a set PM your address.
On the other site someone dremeled up the unit and epoxied in the holder. I am not sure I want to put a dremel on my unit. :-\ :o
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*subscribed*
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I might have missed it , but are the TPMS(and Battery) covered by the initial 3 yr warranty and any subsequent 3 yr warranty that you add??? Thanks if this has been covered before....
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I might have missed it , but are the TPMS(and Battery) covered by the initial 3 yr warranty and any subsequent 3 yr warranty that you add??? Thanks if this has been covered before....
Kawasaki claims that these batteries 'should last' 5 years. So if you're under wattanty and your batteries are less than 5 years old, your dealer should replace them under warranty. I had mine done and so did LOTS of other guys.
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I bought these ones. The tabs come out the same side. I haven't soldered them in yet but hope they work.
(http://media.digikey.com/Photos/Panasonic%20Photos/CR-2032L%5EF1N.jpg)
http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/CR-2032L%2FF1N/P668-ND/2415266 (http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/CR-2032L%2FF1N/P668-ND/2415266)
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that looks like it may be the best option.
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Kawasaki claims that these batteries 'should last' 5 years. So if you're under wattanty and your batteries are less than 5 years old, your dealer should replace them under warranty. I had mine done and so did LOTS of other guys.
TY for your quick answer... I am sure inquiring minds wanted to know...
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Kawasaki claims that these batteries 'should last' 5 years. So if you're under wattanty and your batteries are less than 5 years old, your dealer should replace them under warranty. I had mine done and so did LOTS of other guys.
My closest dealer is about 30 min away and since I do my own tires anyway, it would actually be faster to do them myself when I change tires. Well in theory. I'll let you know after the first time I do it. ;)
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My closest dealer is about 30 min away and since I do my own tires anyway, it would actually be faster to do them myself when I change tires. Well in theory. I'll let you know after the first time I do it. ;)
Good luck with that! I'd do the same in your case.
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I bought these ones. The tabs come out the same side. I haven't soldered them in yet but hope they work.
(http://media.digikey.com/Photos/Panasonic%20Photos/CR-2032L%5EF1N.jpg)
http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/CR-2032L%2FF1N/P668-ND/2415266 (http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/CR-2032L%2FF1N/P668-ND/2415266)
That's pretty nice too! Thanks for posting. That'll be My other option if the ones I bought won't work.
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I ordered from digikey 4 for $4 $3 shipping usps but they called and saud
Usps willnot ship lithium so would be $13 ups or fedx.
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I ordered from digikey 4 for $4 $3 shipping usps but they called and saud
Usps willnot ship lithium so would be $13 ups or fedx.
Same thing here but I thought I paid $7 for UPS ground. It was about 2 months ago and can't remember.
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I read that USPS will not ship lithium internationally, but will domestically. batterybob.com doesn't charge shipping, and I assume He just mails them in a padded envelope.
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Ill look for another source.
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Newark Electronics sells em. $2.55 each.
http://www.newark.com/dantona-industries/cr-2032l-f1n/battery-lithium-coin-3v-w-tabs/dp/65W7440?Ntt=CR-2032L/F1N (http://www.newark.com/dantona-industries/cr-2032l-f1n/battery-lithium-coin-3v-w-tabs/dp/65W7440?Ntt=CR-2032L/F1N)
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Thanks
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.... batterybob.com doesn't charge shipping, ....
;D
Not sure if this was intentional, but it struck me as humorous! 8)
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;D
Not sure if this was intentional, but it struck me as humorous! 8)
LOL. It's pretty funny, but battery Bob exists, I promise. Haha
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I read that USPS will not ship lithium internationally, but will domestically. batterybob.com doesn't charge shipping, and I assume He just mails them in a padded envelope.
When I need more in 3 years I will look up battery Bob. Probably doesn't bother tell the USPS that there is a gram or less of lithium, completely sealed in stainless steel in the package ;)
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Newark Electronics sells em. $2.55 each.
http://www.newark.com/dantona-industries/cr-2032l-f1n/battery-lithium-coin-3v-w-tabs/dp/65W7440?Ntt=CR-2032L/F1N (http://www.newark.com/dantona-industries/cr-2032l-f1n/battery-lithium-coin-3v-w-tabs/dp/65W7440?Ntt=CR-2032L/F1N)
Patience!...or plan ahead.
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I took the old batts to a local battery place and they made two for me in a couple of hours for five bucks. Look locally for abattery specialty place.
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Patience!...or plan ahead.
I guess I missed that lead time! I order stuff from Newark all the time for work, good business.
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I took the old batts to a local battery place and they made two for me in a couple of hours for five bucks. Look locally for abattery specialty place.
Wow, Cool! I'll remember that.
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I was planning to soldier a couple of bats in mine next time i have the wheels off.
Must be military solder you are using. ;D