Only downside, if your scooter is the Rosso Cobra, it appears to use threaded insert terminals, these have F2 terminals, so some adapting or converting would be needed. Just be careful you don't short something against the battery box, etc.
You'd probably also need a charger for LiFePO4 to replace the one you have now.
Fire_Power@reddit
Switch those lead acids out for lithium man. They are so much better.
SinnerAtDinner@reddit (OP)
Much better but pricey tooz gonna need some calculation before sinking money into this.
skima_0@reddit
Not really, likely cost like $200 max for a big battery
SinnerAtDinner@reddit (OP)
Bit optimistic, the larger problem is the skill needed for the swap.
skima_0@reddit
eh... just connectors and foam pads and picking the right size and volts battery
MigraineWhiskey@reddit
Three of these might work:
https://batteryhookup.com/products/12-8v-10ah-lifepo4-battery-copy
Only downside, if your scooter is the Rosso Cobra, it appears to use threaded insert terminals, these have F2 terminals, so some adapting or converting would be needed. Just be careful you don't short something against the battery box, etc.
You'd probably also need a charger for LiFePO4 to replace the one you have now.
skima_0@reddit
That's only capable of 750w peak, which I think this scooter would draw continuous at least...
MigraineWhiskey@reddit
You are correct about the batteries - Good catch!
Fire_Power@reddit
And also lighter
ses1989@reddit