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Dead battery
So my battery finally died. Lasted about 4 years...not sure if that is typical. Question is...do I go ahead and buy a new one or just wait until the end of winter? Does it hurt anything sitting there with a dead battery? Thx
2013 ST-S Circuit Yellow Metallic
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DEAD ?????
...I'm guessing you are done riding for a certain period of time .... If it were me, I would re-move it - put it on a charger that will charge at a CONTROLLED RATE according to the needs of the battery and then shut off .... see if this charges the battery .... if it does put it on a " Battery Maintainer " .... for the rest of the off season.... But 4 years and it could be dead if it hadn't been properly maintained for it's entire use. I have a 2011 with the orig. batt. and it's fine ....... good luck...... Mike
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Dead Battery
After four years, give it up. You might get some more rides out of it, but if your luck runs like mine, it will leave you in the worst posible position. New battery, cheap insurance against be lost in the wilds.
Good Luck
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you need to take the battery out of the spyder a dead battery will freeze and bust open spilling the old acid in the bike..one that is charged will not freeze.
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I am with Mike on this one. Take it out and charge it. Leave it out. If it does not take a charge. Get a new battery in the spring. If it takes a charge. In the spring charge it again and take it to the battery store. They should load test it for free. If it passes. Should be good for another year. If it fails get a new one.
2018 F3 LIMITED
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Let's see....
According to the stats here.... best just go with a new one. In the mean time pull it out. I do try to charge them and use them to test other 12 volt things power radios etc. They work for low loads very well long after....
Gene and Ilana De Laney
Mt. Helix, California
2012 RS sm5
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Originally Posted by billybovine
I am with Mike on this one. Take it out and charge it. Leave it out. If it does not take a charge. Get a new battery in the spring. If it takes a charge. In the spring charge it again and take it to the battery store. They should load test it for free. If it passes. Should be good for another year. If it fails get a new one.
Me too! It doesn't hurt to give it a try...
(But plan on getting a new battery anyway: just in case!)
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If and when you buy a new battery go ahead and buy a Yuasa, the same as the OEM. That is the one item from the factory that is hard to replace with a better one without spending a lot more money.
2014 Copper RTS
Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
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Good grief --- get a battery. I can tell you from experience you don't want to mess around with such a meticulous machine & crapp battery.
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I would buy a new battery now, put it on a slow charger and get it up to peak, install it on the Spyder, then put a maintainer on it and you should be ready to go come riding time.
Cruzr Joe
2018 F3 Limited, BRP Driver Backrest, Spyderpops Lighted Bump Skid, Dual Spyclops Light, Mirror Turn Signals, Laser Alignment, Engine LEDs, Fog Lights With Halo's, Cushion Handgrips, BRT LEDs, and Under Lighting, Lamonster IPS, (with Clock), F4 25" Vented Windshield with Wings, Airhawk "R" Cushions. Position 4 Brake setting, Short reach Handlebars, Dash Mounted Voltmeter and 12 Volt Plug. Set of 3rd pegs. Extended Passenger Seat. Exterior BRP Connect setup, Ultimate Trailer
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Buy the new battery and get it in the 'chine. There will be riding days before spring, don't miss 'em!
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Thanks Guys
Always a great source of opinions. I do keep it on a maintainer...not sure if the cold snap we had a week ago had anything to do with it. Guess I will just go ahead and get a new battery...better safe than sorry. Thanks again. This place rocks!
2013 ST-S Circuit Yellow Metallic
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NEW INFO
Originally Posted by GMAN9
Always a great source of opinions. I do keep it on a maintainer...not sure if the cold snap we had a week ago had anything to do with it. Guess I will just go ahead and get a new battery...better safe than sorry. Thanks again. This place rocks!
If I had known this in the beginning, my guess would have been ....... the Battery was not PROPERLY set - up ( ie correctly charged ) before you got the Spyder....... When this happens, it permanently effects the life of the Battery.......... I have a 2014 RT and have had Battery issues since I bought it..... I have a 2011 RSS and the Battery is fine....... Make sure you follow the INITIAL CHARGING directions, it makes a big difference..... AND DON'T BUY A .....PRE-CHARGED BATTERY ...... DO IT YOURSELF ........jmho...... Mike
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A new battery is approximately 30% of the cost of a new alternator, and 10% the cost of a new alternator on the road in the middle of nowhere.
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GREAT INFO - BUT
Originally Posted by PapaHotel
A new battery is approximately 30% of the cost of a new alternator, and 10% the cost of a new alternator on the road in the middle of nowhere.
? ? ? ...... Mike
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2014 Copper RTS
Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
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