How long can I leave my Spyder in the garage without starting it up/taking it out?

[bhern]

Title says it all, but some context:

- Going on a long (non-ryding) trip, our Spyder will be unused for about 25 days
- Spyder will be staying home in our building's parking garage -- it's private, covered and safe, but no electricity drop to our parking spots, unfortunately, so...
- No battery tender possible, and
- No putting it up on blocks, etc.

Happy to listen to why I should somehow overcome the latter two limitations (I would probably agree), but am mostly interested in knowing if I need to arrange to have it started up and maybe taken around the garage while I'm gone, or if I don't need to worry. Spyder is a 2017 RT bought new in December, and has had the initial 3000 mile service done recently.

If you recommend starting it up and running it a bit, how long should it be run to do the battery charging justice, etc.?

Thanks in advance for your input.

[ARtraveler]

Twenty five days should not be a problem if you have a good battery. Ride it good to have it all charged up before the final "sleep" park.

A battery tender would be good if you could run a long extension cord--???

Other suggestions will come along.

[Rob Rodriguez]

For winter storage (November - Late April) I park the Spyder in a heated garage, add some Stabil to the tank, and put the battery on a tender. Never had a problem. For 25 days of non riding, personally I wouldn't do anything.

[Chupaca]

for that length of time you should be fine. I do that from time to time and it fires right up. Make sure you don't leave anything plugged in that can drain the battery fill the tank and your all good.

[Bob Denman]

Enjoy your trip!
The bike won't even know that you left!

[UtahPete]

for that length of time you should be fine. I do that from time to time and it fires right up. Make sure you don't leave anything plugged in that can drain the battery fill the tank and your all good.

[UtahPete]

Twenty five days should not be a problem if you have a good battery. Ride it good to have it all charged up before the final "sleep" park. A battery tender would be good if you could run a long extension cord--???

[Bfromla]

Title says it all, but some context:

- Going on a long (non-ryding) trip, our Spyder will be unused for about 25 days
- Spyder will be staying home in our building's parking garage -- it's private, covered and safe, but no electricity drop to our parking spots, unfortunately, so...
- No battery tender possible, and
- No putting it up on blocks, etc.

Happy to listen to why I should somehow overcome the latter two limitations (I would probably agree), but am mostly interested in knowing if I need to arrange to have it started up and maybe taken around the garage while I'm gone, or if I don't need to worry. Spyder is a 2017 RT bought new in December, and has had the initial 3000 mile service done recently.

If you recommend starting it up and running it a bit, how long should it be run to do the battery charging justice, etc.?

Thanks in advance for your input.

IMG_6257.jpg No power no problem FYI found @ tractor supply. Rather than trusting someone else with your toy: only 25 days you should be good if is a good battery & charged before you leave. When you get back have some cables handy anyway, just in case. Or a jump pack

[crazycanuck]

I left my 09 RS alone in the dark for over a year due to its bad behavior, it started up with no issues.

[cptjam]

If there is sunshine, a solar maintainer is an option. 25 days is nothing if your battery is charged up.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I have a 2014 RT and have had battery issues since I day I bought it ( long crank times ).... So after getting a mini lithium charger I have been waiting for the battery to fail - no luck yet ..... So when I brought it in for the Winter I decided not to put it on a Maintainer ..... well 4+ months later I started it up and it started fine ( go figure ) .... So I haven't been able to test the charger yet ..... ...............Mike

[Bob Denman]

Mike,
If you really want to give something a test: hook a couple of large Vise Grips to the terminals, and have them stand up vertically...
Then: toss a large metal screwdriver down into the cradle created by the grips!!

But order your next battery first!

[JP58]

It should be ok but for Peace of mind you could disconnect the negative battery cable.

[Deanna777]

Winter storage..... from middle of Oct. to first week-end in April mine is in a heated garage, battery tender/maintainer, full tank of gas, oil changed. No problems.

Be sure to let your insurance company know about the storage.

Deanna

[trikermutha]

I haven't started mine since Nov until last Saturday. It will be fine. I did have a battery tender on mine too.

But I would disconnect the battery for long periods without a battery tender

[MR. H1956]

It should be good. Our RT has set for over a month and started right up. Had a new battery installed almost a year ago and it did fine. Like others have said disconnect the negative cable if you feel better about it setting that long. Good luck.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Mike,
If you really want to give something a test: hook a couple of large Vise Grips to the terminals, and have them stand up vertically...
Then: toss a large metal screwdriver down into the cradle created by the grips!!

But order your next battery first!

.... Bob, please don't give anyone ( actually just some ) any idea's ....some of my views cause some people to go Apoplectic ........................Mike

[NautiBrit]

Since you have an RT, it's a simple procedure to remove the battery and put it on a tender in your home.

[Mikey]

hey, I'll come over and take it for a spin for you!! It will be fine for that length of time, but I would help you out if you was a little closer to Maine! Have a good trip!!

[Bob Denman]

.... Bob, please don't give anyone ( actually just some ) any idea's ....some of my views cause some people to go Apoplectic ........................Mike

It's good for them... It knocks the scale off of their arteries!

[Don'tPanic]

According to user manual Can-Am recommends charging battery after a month of not riding. Anything before 30 days is fine. Remember, the battery discharges at a rate of about 1% / day. You don't want the battery drained past 50-60%

[PocoToro]

After a long cold and snowy New Jersey winter (5 months of winter ) ......I came home from work early to day and uncovered my '16 F3-L, inserted the key and said a prayer, turned the key, and was pleasantly surprised by the computer coming to life. NOW how do I start this thing?? ECO... Starter... no... kill switch.. starter... reverse.... throttle.. BUZZZZZ. what the (oh parking break). Give me a few days to get the hang of this again

[bhern]

Returned from our trip yesterday, and fired up the RT this morning for the commute to work -- everything worked fine (and I managed to stay upright in the seat after over three weeks of no Spydering) so I appreciate everyone's reassurance that the down time was not going to be a problem. Looking forward to getting out on the open road this weekend, hopefully.

[Bob Denman]

Glad that you're back, and that the bike is fine!


So... How was your trip??

[bhern]

So... How was your trip??

It was really great. My wife and I have done a fair bit of work with people and organizations on the ground in Eastern Europe to encourage/strengthen marriages over the past decade, so we were over in Ukraine, Slovenia and Hungary. Part "working vacation," part reconnecting with friends, and part pure tourist fun -- it was our first time in both Ukraine and Slovenia, and Budapest is our favorite city on the planet. Thanks for asking.