Thanks for tips! Hope you won't mid a few more specific questions.

What type of "battery store" did you use? I'm in Ontario, Canada and not sure where you find a battery store (other than the source by circuit city and the like).

And, did yo go with SLA or upgrade to the Lithium?

You mentioned that I could upgrade to the Lithium but I would need someone to make a new pack...do you mean having someone to install them properly in the current battery box for the Strong or would it be an entirely different pack? Maybe mounted on the back or something?

If I go Lithium it sounds like this would need a different charger than the one that come with the strong....is this a correct assumption? And would any thing else electrical on the bike need to be changed (throttle, etc).

Thanks...I am starting to think i may be back up and running soon!
~Phil