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Iso fitted a voltmeter to his F3.
So I became suspicious when I returned from a ride and plugged in my battery maintainer.
It was showing charging and was on for some time. Hours... After another ride I had recently been out on, it just charged for a few moments, then it dropped to maintenance mode. Not the F3. So why, I'm asking myself?
I removed the battery and took it to a mate who sells batteries. He bench tested it for load. It was showing 85%. I guess a new one shows 100% - dunno. Should have asked but I didn't. He suggested I leave it and come back in a few days. I did this and it tested the same. I'm thinking OK it's a 2017 and probably original, probably correct at 85%.
I took it home cleaned up the terminals with some fine sandpaper and refitted.
I had a Voltmeter spare. Cheap digital that cost next to nothing. Decided to finally fit it to the F3. Keep an eye in the charging.
I ran the wire down below the fascia around the speedo setup. It was a bit reluctant to pop off and required some gentle levering in a few places. Before I replaced it, I did apply a little oil onto the clips and things.
Here in NZ, we have low beam where some have fog lights. I wanted the voltmeter on and off with the key. I whipped the side panel off, 3 plastic plugs and 4 bolts. Bit of a hack but I pulled the plug to the lamp. Threaded the bared wires from the voltmeter through the holes in the lamp terminals and replaced the connector plug. Buttoned it all up and it works.
Bit concerned it's showing 14V though, when I started it with a full battery.
If it clears, I will go for a town ride and have a fiddle/play with the PedalBox setting I have just fitted as well.
I have a new battery on the way.
Just thought I would put this up should anybody be interested. Easy job. I guess the hack wiring is ok. Seems to work.
Took some snaps.
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Last edited by Peter Aawen; 04-01-2023 at 08:14 PM.
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First off I've found that with the 3 Spyders I've had, all needed a new battery within the first year as when the bike is prepped the dealer doesn't do much other than fill the battery and install it. They don't put it on a charger at all and unless the bike is going to be ridden for more than 100 miles the battery won't last as long. Either have warranty replace it or get a new one and fully charge it before installing. Trickle charge for a day or so.
I use the Docking Station that is mounted to the center of the handlebars and I got a USB/USC-c/volt meter from Amazon to replace one of the ports.
https://www.slingmods.com/can-am-spy...port?vehicle=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Originally Posted by Flamewinger
First off I've found that with the 3 Spyders I've had, all needed a new battery within the first year as when the bike is prepped the dealer doesn't do much other than fill the battery and install it. They don't put it on a charger at all and unless the bike is going to be ridden for more than 100 miles the battery won't last as long. Either have warranty replace it or get a new one and fully charge it before installing. Trickle charge for a day or so.
I use the Docking Station that is mounted to the center of the handlebars and I got a USB/USC-c/volt meter from Amazon to replace one of the ports.
https://www.slingmods.com/can-am-spy...port?vehicle=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Ta for the info. Its a 2017 so maybe the battery is approaching 6 years. Dunno as I am the 3rd owner. I do have one paid for and on the way. Should be here in a few days. It will get the correct prep handling prior to fitting to the F3.
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So I went for a spin that took about an hour. Mix of city and 100k / 60mph stuff. .
Mostly saw 13.9 - 14 V on the display. Plugged her in into the charger on return saw 13.8V 0.83amps. Charged for as long as it took me to take off my ATGATT gear. Settled on maintenance at 13.6 volts 0.22 amps. Still seems high.
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So what do you guys think about the 14 Volts bizzo ?
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Last edited by Peter Aawen; 04-02-2023 at 02:58 AM.
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Yep. Cheers Pete. I was thinking its part stuffed as well.. and time to replace. Dammit.
No mods except the hi stop light from Martin.
No worries I will prep the new battery prior to fitting it. Done a few for my GL1800.
I'm concerned as I dont want to run out of puff volts far far away from home base. And over work the alternator.
The dirty rotten snotgobbeling bastards are a little clever with the required battery I reckon.
Reminds me of the John Deree tractor stuff.
I have a replacement oem spec Yausa on the way from NZ supplier no less.
At 1.5 $ over the top of other Yuasa batteries. girrr.
So will update later in the week I guess with some more encouraging volt numbers. Fingers crossed.
Cheers Iso.
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