2009 battery wont fit due to length

[badsaint]

i have a 2009 spyder SE5. When i attempted to replace the battery, which I order specifically for 2009 spyder, it is a little too long and will not fit into the battery bracket. I measured the old battery and it is 8 inches long. The new battery mesures 8 1/8 inches in length. The extra 1/8 inch will not allow the battery to sit properly in the bracket and will not allow me to fasten the rubber strap to keep it in place. I looked on line at other batteries specific to the spyder, and the all measure over 8 inches in length. Has anyone else encountered this problem.

[bscrive]

I just bought one for my wife's 2009 and I didn't have any problems. Did you get a YTX24HL? Because that is what you should have.

[billybovine]

You're not the first to have trouble. I did on my 09 as well. Try again it will go. There is a small lip on the bottom of the case you have to get past.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

i have a 2009 spyder SE5. When i attempted to replace the battery, which I order specifically for 2009 spyder, it is a little too long and will not fit into the battery bracket. I measured the old battery and it is 8 inches long. The new battery mesures 8 1/8 inches in length. The extra 1/8 inch will not allow the battery to sit properly in the bracket and will not allow me to fasten the rubber strap to keep it in place. I looked on line at other batteries specific to the spyder, and the all measure over 8 inches in length. Has anyone else encountered this problem.

Under no circumstances force the battery in.....because it will be almost impossible to get it out...
What I have done in similar situations is take a hammer and sturdy stick and make the box a little bigger......Mike

[Bob Denman]

Mike,
Is this the vaunted , "BFH" theory put to practical use?

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Mike,
Is this the vaunted , "BFH" theory put to practical use?

I don't often recommend this solution, however if you force the battery in .....it's almost impossible to get it out because of NO ACCESS to the rear of the battery box......Mike

[Bob Denman]

Maybe an air hose fitting on the back side of the box...
Fire that baby out of there, when it's time is done!

[Flanker]

I just bought one for my wife's 2009 and I didn't have any problems. Did you get a YTX24HL? Because that is what you should have.

What he said! Just replaced the one in my 2012 [the lame *** owner put it in winter storage without pulling the battery! ]