Fire Power Parts Review

Fire Power Featherweight Lithium Ion Polymer Battery

Fire Power lithium batteries are for use in Powersports vehicles only (motorcycle, scooter, ATV/UTV). Fire Power batteries are direct replacement batteries for your vehicles original battery. Fire Power batteries have Lithium Ion Polymer technology and all components are designed, manufactured, assembled and packed in one location assuring high quality and consistency. The Fire Power battery that has been in our Yamaha YZ250F is extremely lightweight at 1.06 pounds (stock is 1.5 pounds), has a built-in LED test gauge so you know when your battery is at full charge, half full, or has a low charge. I also noticed that the Fire Power battery has increased cranking amps over a lead acid battery that I tried in my dad’s older Honda. I have yet to recharge a Fire Power, but from what I was told (from my test rider Michael Allen) that the recharge time literally took him 7.5 minutes in order to get the battery up to 90% charge. Fire Power was claiming six minutes, but nonetheless that is a damn quick charge and not to mention that you can charge it with any 12 volt battery charger as long as it has automatic turn off capabilities. 

The lifespan of the Fire Power has been much better than that of our stock 2019 Yamaha YZ250F battery, as we are still on the same FP from last winter. Just for the sake of testing I ordered a new Fire Power battery and have let it sit for almost one year and it still is holding a full charge. I will say that we haven't had too many cold nights here in Southern California, but after having two dead stock batteries in my Yamaha as well as my KTM/Husqvarna in that same span, the Fire Power is doing great in my book. Another aspect that I didn't know too much about, but is a cool feature is that the Fire Power can be mounted in any position, just in case you’re trying to modify or get more room out of your airbox like my good buddy Gary Sutherlin did with his Yamaha YZ450FX back in the day. The Fire Power has no hazardous acid or heavy metals, it’s non-explosive and non-combustible. It comes with a two year warranty and will only cost you around a $100.00.

Fire Power Heavy Duty Chain

I go through chains a lot because most of the time I am a non o-ring type of moto rider. I also know that cheap chains are very unsafe and I have broken more than a couple in my time. NOT COOL!! There is nothing more scary than snapping a chain while you're taking off from a jump. I have been a huge DID ERT2 fan for as long as I can remember because I have had the best luck with those specific chains. Switching to a Fire Power chain was something that quite frankly I wasn’t too sure of… Until now… 

The Fire Power Heavy Duty chain is designed and manufactured in Japan, has an 8,000 pound tensile strength, comes in a 428/520 pitch, has hardened/shot peened components with solid rollers, comes pre-stretched, and all Fire Power chains are supplied with clip style master links. I usually just get a 120 link chain and cut to my desired length so that I can place my rear wheel where I like it. Once installed the Fire Power chain will initially stretch the first couple times out and then I literally didn't touch it for a solid 4-5 engine hours. I keep it lubed before every ride and it has treated me well. I have ridden with the Fire Power chain on my YZ450F, KX450, as well as the KTM 450 SX-F with the same results. Conditions have been from sand, mud, dry silt, and the occasional trail ride from the house.

Under those conditions I have gone anywhere between 10-18 hours on chains in the past and the Fire Power chain is on it’s 16th hour. Around the 16th hour I felt like it was loose enough to where I decided to retire it (per my judgement) and install a fresh one. To get a chain that I can trust in that amount of time for under $50.00 is almost unheard of. I would recommend the 520 Fire Power Heavy Duty Gold Chain to any weekend warrior looking to save some money and get a quality product.  

If you have any questions about the Fire Power products in this test, please feel free to email me at kris@keeferinctesting.com 

Fire Power Featherweight Lithium Battery

Fire Power is company owned by WPS (Western Power Sports) and they have recently come to market with a new Lithium battery to replace your OEM battery. The Fire Power battery components are designed, manufactured, assembled and packed in one location assuring high quality and consistency, are lighter than your standard OEM battery, has a built-in LED test gauge, has increased cranking amps over lead acid batteries, a fast recharge that can be brought up to a 90% charge within 6-7 minutes, has a claimed longer cycle life compared to lead acid batteries, a longer shelf life (up to 1 year before requiring recharging), can be mounted in any position, comes with no hazardous acid or heavy metals, non-explosive and non-combustible, and comes with a two-year warranty. 

We tried a Fire Power battery in our 2019 Yamaha YZ250F and our 2019 Honda CRF450R with great results. The Yamaha YZ250F is sluggish to start and absolutely hates starting in gear. The YZ250F battery also took a crap on us (completely died) only a couple months in, so a new battery was in order. After installing the Fire Power battery into our CRF450R/YZ250F not only did they fire up quicker, but starting both in gear was slightly better as well. Fitting it into both machines was easy, but we didn’t like that the little square threaded nut (inside of the posts) could fall out, if the battery was tipped, so be aware of that when installing. The Fire Power battery on the Honda is slightly smaller than the OEM battery, so there will be a little more space inside the cage (in the airbox).   

Letting our Honda sit idle in the shop for over one month proved to not be a problem for the Fire Power battery as the red bike fired up instantly. The LED test light is also a nice feature just in case you decide the night before that you want to ride the following day. Not all of us ride every weekend, so this feature helps with the rider who may take a longer breaks in between riding sessions. Simply take your seat off, push the LED test light button and make sure your good to go for the following day’s activities. 

What about weight? The stock OEM Honda CRF450R battery weighs in at 1.06 pounds and the Fire Power battery weighed in at 0.95 pounds. Cutting some weight up high on any dirt bike is essential and will improve the handling character, especially leaning into corners. is it enough weight for you guys to feel on the track? Probably not, but it doesn't hurt to lose weight and add some cranking power on a four-stroke at any time. 

For $119.95 this Fire Power battery is a fairly inexpensive way to get some starting security on longer trail rides, days at the moto track, and lose a little weight in the process. You can check out all the Fire Power products over at firepowerparts.com or if you have any questions feel free to email me at kris@keeferinctesting.com. I’m an open book!