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Batteries, Tenders, Chargers and Jumping
Went to start my Spyder, turned the key and NADA, not a squeak, pip of light, or anything.
I have no garage and park on the street.
Found my handy dandy battery tender, and plugged it in. After no response indicating it was charged, I ordered a highly recommended battery from BatteryMart.
I was at the battery shop on another mission and chatted with the tech; he was thinking that the battery was so dead the tender didn't know it was there. Of course I can't find a receipt or warranty for it.
All of the above is a preface to my main questions:
1. If the battery tender didn't recognize the battery, does it mean that the Spyder can't be jump-started with my car?
2. I don't remember if my parking brake was engaged when last I rode. Is there a way to dis-engage the parking brake when there is no electricity in the tryke?
3. Can't remember the 3rd question. Batteries on my my memory unit (brain) must be low.
Thanks in advanced for your wonderful advice.
~Sandee~
~Sandee~
2016 RT-L (Purchased used in February 2018)
RT Dash Mount (from JT's Spyder Store)
Kuryakin Trident Highway Pegs
Hopnel Pouch
Magic Mirrors
Spyderpops Foam Handgrips
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Girls on Spyders #2779
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Here's the thing....
tenders only maintain an exsisting charge. They will not charge a low or dead battery. Your battery may be fine and needs to be charged with a full charger. I have had the nephews leave things on and kill my battery several times and it is as good as new yet 4 years old.
You can jump start it even dead. it will take a good while to charge up and stopping is a challenge. I carry a micro jumper that does the trick if it should happen on the road. Have jumped a lot of cars and bikes with it and it is only 8"x 3"x 2" and charges phones gps and computers as well...
You can disconnect the cable on the park brake...good luck...
Gene and Ilana De Laney
Mt. Helix, California
2012 RS sm5
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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If the battery is less than 10V. Then the gauge cluster will not boot or light up. Most modern battery maintainers or chargers will refuse to charge a battery less then 10 - 11V. So the battery store guy is correct.
Yes you can start it with booster cables. But do not try to start it right away. Wait 2 or 3 minutes for the onboard battery to take some charge first before trying.
To unset the parking brake with a dead battery. Hookup booster cables or booster pack first.
The longer the battery has been sitting dead. The more damage will have been done to the battery.
2018 F3 LIMITED
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ISSUES
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Originally Posted by sandeejs
Went to start my Spyder, turned the key and NADA, not a squeak, pip of light, or anything.
1. If the battery tender didn't recognize the battery, does it mean that the Spyder can't be jump-started with my car?
Thanks in advanced for your wonderful advice.
~Sandee~
Don't know about the others but I have first hand knowledge with starting a dead one. No problem jumping with your car, truck, mower, tractor or anything else that has a 12V DC. Careful not to short anything.
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Battery Size
Hey guys and gals,
New to the forum and I am hoping this is the right spot, I am looking for the correct SIZE battery to replace mine on a 2013 STS.
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Originally Posted by Chupaca
tenders only maintain an exsisting charge. They will not charge a low or dead battery.
That depends.....on how "low" it is and exactly what charger you have.
IF the battery voltage is 8 V or above, most tenders should bring it back but it might take 24 hours or more.
IF it is stone cold dead, time to replace because even if you manage to get it charged it likely won't last long.
If you are going to troubleshoot things like this yourself, a multi-meter is a requirement.
It is possible that one of the cables is just loose.
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Originally Posted by chriswilds
Hey guys and gals,
New to the forum and I am hoping this is the right spot, I am looking for the correct SIZE battery to replace mine on a 2013 STS.
When wanting to ask a question. It is often best to start a new thread rather than hijack someone else's old thread. The information about your battery is on page 144 of your owners guide.
2018 F3 LIMITED
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I'm afraid that once a battery that size has been killed to that point,,, it will never be thrustworthy again. Even if you can charge it up. Of course there are always exeptions.
Good luck.
SilverFox
If you don't change anything,,,
nothing is going to change!
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