[C2M]

Just got it in and i want to make sure its ok to connect the battery tender it considering its not the same as the OEM. Wouldnt want to blow shit up just yet on the first day having it

Yea or Naa

 

[Pilotx1]

no
tender is for lead acid, this is lithium

 

[C2M]

Nm found the answer

http://www.ballisticparts.com/tech/charging.php

CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS

Congratulations on your purchase of a Ballistic Performance Components EVO2 Battery! Your new battery comes charged and is ready to install. EVO2 batteries are very different in chemistry, construction, and behavior than a traditional lead-acid battery. Here are somethings to consider while using your EVO2 battery:

Maximum Voltage: 14.4 volts

Minimum Charged Voltage: 13.2 volts

Charged Resting Voltage: 13.2 volts – 13.7 volts.

Minimum Voltage: 9 volts

Standard Charge Rate Specifications: 2amps @ 13.2 volts until the battery reaches a maximum voltage of 14.4 volts
Storage:

The EVO2 battery will not discharge like a traditional lead-acid battery so unless your powersports vehicle has a parasitic draw (like an alarm), there is no need to use maintenance charger. If your bike does have a parasitic draw then you can use a maintenance charger for storage or simply disconnect the negative terminal from the battery. We make a Quick Disconnect Kit (300-002 $49.95) to make disconnecting the EVO2 for extended storage as easy as possible. If left static (nothing drawing from the battery) an EVO2 will discharge at a rate of around 10% per year.
Charging:

The best method for charging your EVO2 battery is to use the Ballistic Professional Intelligent Digital Balance Charger. It has a fast charge mode, a storage mode, and the ability to charge each cell or series individually. This Balance mode, when used periodically will greatly extend the life of the EVO2 battery.

You can use a conventional automotive or motorcycle based charger to recharge or maintain your EVO2 Battery. When using a conventional charger/trickle charge please check the following:

The charger should have an automatic cut-off at 14.4V to prevent over charging.
If you are using an automatic charger, be sure it does not have an automatic “desulfication” mode. This is a lead-acid specific function that can damage the EVO2 cells.
Some conventional automatic chargers have charging parameters based around lead-acid voltage specifications which are lower than EVO2 voltage specifications. If your automatic charger shuts off at 12.8 volts then it will never fully charge a EVO2 battery with a resting voltage of 13.2v

 

[SopFu]

The battery should have an internal Battery Management System that should not allow the battery to be overcharged. If it discharges at 10% per year, then I wouldn't worry about a maintainer. I also recommend storing it long term someplace cool but not freezing, like your garage. I would recommend getting a quick disconnect for the negative terminal, because fully discharging Li Ion is almost as bad as overcharging - eventually the electrodes start eating themselves and you can't get the capacity back.

 

[C2M]

The battery should have an internal Battery Management System that should not allow the battery to be overcharged. If it discharges at 10% per year, then I wouldn't worry about a maintainer. I also recommend storing it long term someplace cool but not freezing, like your garage. I would recommend getting a quick disconnect for the negative terminal, because fully discharging Li Ion is almost as bad as overcharging - eventually the electrodes start eating themselves and you can't get the capacity back.

just want to get it a full charge once since the bike is sitting till it gets nicer out aka no rain or snow

ty sopfu on the response

 

[plotts]

I have the ballistic charger and also the Battery tender Jr. Both work fine. When they first came out they said not to use a standard charger but they changed that statement later.

 

[C2M]

I have the ballistic charger and also the Battery tender Jr. Both work fine. When they first came out they said not to use a standard charger but they changed that statement later.

sweet makes me more comfortable to know

 

[ivopivo]

How has this held up for you and are you happy with the evo2? I'm in need of a new battery and came across this post when looking for one.

Also what's the difference in evo2 and evo3? Based on the website specs are the same except size, but with the same price tag. Any reason to get evo3 over evo2 other than fitting better in the battery compartment?

 

[STANIMAL]

How has this held up for you and are you happy with the evo2? I'm in need of a new battery and came across this post when looking for one.

Also what's the difference in evo2 and evo3? Based on the website specs are the same except size, but with the same price tag. Any reason to get evo3 over evo2 other than fitting better in the battery compartment?

Dont waste your money on these , for a street bike.