Well . I did it; I could not pass up the deal! A local dealer is dropping the Spyder line because they have no room to include the Ryker in their show room. So, rather than have BRP "take" the units back, they are basically selling them at dealer cost AND including the rebate. Suffice to say that I am getting a brand new 2018 F3 Limited for what many 2017's are selling for USED.
Anyway, as I will now have TWO (not giving up the RT), I know one will sit for longer than "normal" -- plus we keep all our vehicles on battery tenders (unless driven daily). So . looking through the owners manual online, I did not notice that there is an "accessory" port (as in the rear trunk of the RT) that one could use to hook up a battery tender.
So, is there such an animal on the 2018 F3 Limited and I just didn't notice it?
If there isn't, any advice on adding a battery tender cable to the Spyder is appreciated . All the best Ann
P.S. No pics as I don't have the machine yet.
Last edited by Spyder_Cowgirl; 10-18-2018 at 01:19 PM.
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__________________________________________________ _ 2016 RT Limited -- "Jubilee" (as in Cherries)
Guardian Bell (gift from spyderowboy)
ISCI Dual Flag Mount Tall Poles
Lamonster Bottle Holder and Spyder Cuff
Spyderpops Missing Belt Guard
Spyderpops Bumpskid
Spyderpops Rear Run / Brake / Turn LEDs
Spyderpops Mirror LEDs
Custom Dynamics HMT Brake
Spyderpops Keep Out The Trash (KOTT) Grills
Don't Eat Mud / mudflap
On our 2016 F3L I used the pigtail that came with the battery tender that hooks to the battery and ran the other end out near the left side suspension.
On our 2016 F3L I used the pigtail that came with the battery tender that hooks to the battery and ran the other end out near the left side suspension.
I had mine set up the same as Highwayman, Cowgirl, and it works perfectly and is an easy install. Then I saw Lamonts dual purpose power outlet, that connects straight to the battery and mounts next to the handlebars. It allows you to plug in a USB socket that can then power something like your phone, but also lets you plug in your tender when parked.
HeliBars Handlebars
Brake rubber removed to lower pedal for easier long leg/Size 15 EEEEW boot access.
Ikon (Aussie) shocks all round, with sag adjusted for extra 3/8 clearance up front
Russell Daylong seat 2 taller than stock (in Sunbrella for Aussie heat & water resistance)
Goodyear Duragrip 165/60 fronts (18psi) - provides extra 1/2 ground clearance.
Kenda Kanine rear.
2021 RT Limited , Brake pedal rubber removed for ease of accessing pedal with size 15 boots. Red
You could always add a power outlet to use for battery tender when parked or for power when on your bike, similar to what your RT has. As long as it is constant power (not a keyed power source) the battery tender plug will work. Otherwise, just use the pigtail and connect it to the battery terminals as posted above.
I have bought 2 Spyders from iMotorsports and they both had the battery tender pigtails on them. On the 2017 F3L mine extends out on the left front suspension like Highwayman said.
I put a Warm n Safe jack in/on the left saddle bag which doubles as a >heated clothing< outlet as well as a tender inlet. I just ran heavy wire (16 GA) to it from the supplied plug as mentioned.
On our 2016 F3L I used the pigtail that came with the battery tender that hooks to the battery and ran the other end out near the left side suspension.
+1. did the same thing. easy location to plug/unplug the pigtail into the battery tender.
I hooked up a LaMonster power plate directly to the battery and I plug the battery tender into the power port Sorry for the upside down photo. Tried to rotate to no avail.
Turns out I did not have to worry about this ... the dealer installs the pigtail on all the units they sell. As I have had several private messages regarding price .... here is a link to the unit I bought:
Mine is white, I think they are using a stock picture for the add -- not sure if this is the only one they have at this price. Note that, since I am a regular customer of this dealer, they also waved delivery and setup charges (so it is the price shown in the add, plus tax, title, and license. The price in the add includes the $4500 rebate on this model. There are some 2017 USED units selling for more than this (not many, but a few)!
Should pick it up tomorrow or Tuesday .. Ann
__________________________________________________ _ 2016 RT Limited -- "Jubilee" (as in Cherries)
Guardian Bell (gift from spyderowboy)
ISCI Dual Flag Mount Tall Poles
Lamonster Bottle Holder and Spyder Cuff
Spyderpops Missing Belt Guard
Spyderpops Bumpskid
Spyderpops Rear Run / Brake / Turn LEDs
Spyderpops Mirror LEDs
Custom Dynamics HMT Brake
Spyderpops Keep Out The Trash (KOTT) Grills
Don't Eat Mud / mudflap
Battery Tender Hookup -- 2018 F3 Limited
(not giving up the RT), I know one will sit for longer than "normal" -- plus we keep all our vehicles on battery tenders (unless driven daily). So . looking through the owners manual online, I did not notice that there is an "accessory" port (as in the rear trunk of the RT) that one could use to hook up a battery tender.
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Originally Posted by Highwayman2013
PE #2735
as mentioned.
to see my 2016 F3-T and many how to's
