BS Battery - Lithium " Solutions , Not Just Products "
French battery and charger manufacturer BS Battery recently extended its successful multi-year European distribution relationship with Parts Europe , adding availability to US dealers through Drag Specialties ( and Parts Unlimited ). The announcement came just before this year ' s NVP Product Expo at Louisville , Kentucky , where BS Battery made its debut as an exhibiting vendor , and AMD took the opportunity to meet up with former Yamaha man Frank Pittman - its brand support manager in North America . This year , the French manufacturer has stepped up its lithium battery and charger program , and in anticipation of the demand it is expecting to see from the U . S . V-twin market , Frank told us that " we have extended the range of powersports lithium battery
' V-twin specific applications for H-D and Indian models '
market segment application coverage we offer in anticipation of the specific demand we expect to see in the United States , with added product numbers for the power-hungry ATV and UTV / SSV markets . " But the performance and weight saving lithium story is proving particularly popular with Harley
" They are inventory-friendly , too . Our lithium batteries have a longer battery life on shelves and can take a much higher number of charge cycles - which is an important advantage for dealers ."
The installation of lithium batteries needs some care . Frank explained that BS Battery strongly advises checking the regulator and maximum draw of the bike before installation - a lithium battery cannot handle a voltage over 15V . " This is something that many vendors do not explain . It is simple enough to get it right , but the advantages of lithium mean that they are different to orthodox lead- acid technology . " Once checked , then installation is easy . All lithium batteries from BS Battery are 100 % ready to use , you just have to plug and play .
' three part numbers cover 80 percent of applications '
Frank Pittman
dealers can immediately know the state of charge before or without disconnecting the battery from the bike . " Being much smaller than acid batteries , our lithiums are delivered with spacers to limit vibrations for a better riding comfort and battery durability . We ’ ve also designed robust brass terminals to enhance electrical performance . Our mantra is that ' we don ’ t just provide products , we provide solutions .' Our dealers , V-twin shops and customizers . We offer coverage for all segments - street , off-road , race bikes , ATV / SSV , and even PWC and snowmobiles . But Drag Specialties ' sales representatives are telling us that it is the V-twin and Cruiser segment applications
' known for their durability '
that set the BS Battery brand apart from others , with specific fitments for Harley-Davidson and Indian models ." In Europe , BS Battery ' s lithiums are known for their durability and ability to maintain their charge and cope with extreme heat and cold . Frank says : " Our batteries can resist up to 230 ° C heat temperature and are also able to start an engine after a very long period of storage , even in very cold temperature conditions - summer or winter . They are a genuine and genuinely reliable year-round solution . " Compared to lead-acid batteries , weight is one of the biggest advantages of lithium , with up to 70 % weight savings compared to lead-acid equivalents . With a faster charging process too , up to twice as fast . Lithium batteries are also a lot more versatile in terms of where they can sit on the motorcycle . They can be installed with an inclination angle of 180 °, which makes them very popular with customizers .
" Here at Louisville , we have been meeting a lot of the Drag Specialties representatives for the first time , and inevitably they want to know why they should recommend BS lithium batteries rather than other brands , but the answers are really quite straight forward . " Our batteries are developed with and for Original Equipment manufacturers . We test their reliability continuously in racing conditions - our BSLi-02 is approved by many racing teams all over the world . The technical feedbacks from the racing engineers
allow us to improve our range constantly . BSLi-02 is used by many European vehicle makers on street bikes as well . " We are also paying attention to the small details that can make all the difference . Details such as the LED indicator on top of the casing , so riders and
France based R & D engineers are entirely focused on making our dealers ' and riders ' lives easier ." The BS Battery lithium range includes some 13 specific part numbers , " but the good news for dealers is that 80 percent of applications can be covered by just three of them . In case dealers or riders want to make sure that a battery is the right one for their motorcycle or powersports vehicle , we have created an online tool called ' Battery Finder ,' which is available on our website to help the dealers and riders in their research ."
BS BATTERY USA Office Tel : 678 850 7095 sales @ bs-battery . com www . bs-battery . com
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