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    Is the Motobatt one of the better options for 2016 RT Limited? Bought the cable from Tric-LED to allow better access. Could not get much to fasten onto the default BRP that came with it.
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    I need more information on your Mission.
    Are you talking about additional accessories or a Battery?
    Please let us know......
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    Yep, just a battery, mine died.
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    Lithium seems to be the way to go!

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    Quote Originally Posted by bluewoo View Post
    Definitely. Huge weight savings and higher PCA (CCA for you old-schoolers). The only thing that some of them don't like is cold weather (below 40F). I haven't experienced this with my Shorai at all, which is a Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePo) unit, not the more common Lithium Ion. But have read some with other battery makes have.... This can be alleviated by first warming the battery by cranking to get the lights to come on and keep them on for like 5mins. Shut the ignition off and wait a minute, then retry and the next crank will be normal/full power....

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    What does PCA stand for? and why does someone think it needs to change????

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    Well, Iowa here, so Below 40 is a real possibility.
    2016 RT Limited - Hicklin Powersport (Des Moines, IA)

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    Quote Originally Posted by jcoats1 View Post
    What does PCA stand for? and why does someone think it needs to change????
    Pulse Cranking Amps.... It depends on the battery manufacturer but more and more are rating them this way. It has to do with the way the battery delivers its power at the moment of cranking for the average 3sec start sequence.... I dunno why they are adopting this method. Some like Shorai still list CCA in their measurements.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tyris View Post
    Well, Iowa here, so Below 40 is a real possibility.
    As is 40 below, right?

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    Well windchill wise yeah, could hit that but doubt I'd be riding. Getting snow tonight, "I'm dreaming of a white "Halloween"
    2016 RT Limited - Hicklin Powersport (Des Moines, IA)

    BaJaRon Swaybar, Custom Painted (Sue Hopper), Dashmount, Dongle - BRP, FOBO Tire Monitoring System, Lidlox, Magic Mirror Mounts , Safety Light Package,
    Wide-Vu Mirrors, Hopnel Saddlebag Liners, Saddlebag Nets, F$ Tall Boy Windshield (without Vent)

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    1000A Battery Pack, Air Pack, Black Dymond Detailer
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