2008 RS manual Spyder noob replacing battery

[Ricks]

Hello all, new owner of 2008 Spyder. Was riding around and while parking in garageI let go of clutch and it shut off while in reverse. I could not get it to start back up. It was really hot on front and side (is that normal). After 2 hours on tender I was able to turn on easy. I ordered a battery to be on the safe side but where is the ground wire?? I heard it's an issue if loose and I want to locate. I did search forum but could not get accurate description. Please help

[Big Arm]

Ricks,
The 998 engine does throw out the heat, and if your header pipes under the plastic haven't been wrapped with high temp wrap, I suggest you do so. It will make a lot of difference on your leg. As far as the ground, there is a ground bolt under the seat, but the nut is not welded to the frame, and can be difficult to reach from underneath, but can be done. You may have to cut a wrench. Good luck.

[Chupaca]

there is a positive and a negative connection under the seat for jumping if you have a dead battery. Now if you are replacing the battery you do that at the battery which resides on the let rear of the spyder under the rear side panel. you will have to remove the center panel to get at some bolts holding it in place as well as two push pins under the seat and some bolts under the rear wheel. you will find the battery on its side held in by a rubber strap. Disconnect the negative first then positive and re install positive first then negative..

[r1100rider]

Hello all, new owner of 2008 Spyder. Was riding around and while parking in garageI let go of clutch and it shut off while in reverse. I could not get it to start back up. It was really hot on front and side (is that normal). After 2 hours on tender I was able to turn on easy. I ordered a battery to be on the safe side but where is the ground wire?? I heard it's an issue if loose and I want to locate. I did search forum but could not get accurate description. Please help

careful there is a junction on one lead that you can loose the backer nut into the bodywork and when you have everything loose add a battery tender plug and tie it off on the frame where you can easily plug in once in a while it will pay off in battery life and save you time and money

[Ricks]

careful there is a junction on one lead that you can loose the backer nut into the bodywork and when you have everything loose add a battery tender plug and tie it off on the frame where you can easily plug in once in a while it will pay off in battery life and save you time and money

Thank you all for your time battery ordered.