Quote Originally Posted by Snowbelt Spyder View Post
Hey Jeff. Only 3 days ago, that unit was still in the crate. So yeah, money is on the bet that they didn't bother giving the battery a charge before they gave it to you. Although, with the engine running, it's a little odd that the alternator couldn't maintain, but still, put the battery on a smart charger...either 1 or 2 amps...and just let it charge until the charger shifts from charging to maintaining mode. If you don't have a smart charger, get one. (not sure of your experience level) If you are going to own Powersports products these days, it's a necessity. By smart charger, we mean one that has different settings for different battery types, such as gel, AGM, flooded, etc, and has programs that condition as well as charge. Your battery is AGM. And if you want to splurge, get one for LIPO, also. OptiMate makes a nice line of chargers.

As Wood said, it is a cheap Chinese battery that is only rated at 300CCA. A Spyder needs 350CCA. At some point, you will be replacing that battery sooner than normal. Sorry.

While you're in the battery compartment, check that the connections on the battery posts are tight. All things you can do this weekend and save the trip to the dealer, just in case that this is the only problem. But, you know, sometimes stuff happens. Understand your frustration. You are an early adopter on the 2024. Maybe it needs a firmware update. They'll figure it out. That's what warranties are for. If not, change dealers. This is Diamond?

As a hint and reminder to folks - the 2024 does NOT have a big, black Reverse button. Also Jeff, when the Operators Guide discusses shifting, and it says have your foot on the brake. It's not just a suggestion. It's an interlock. It won't work without it. Press firmly. Good Luck with it. It will all work out.
Hey Doug, do you think it's OK to use a higher amp smart charger than 1 or 2 amps? Amazon has quite a few that are 5, 6, 10, etc. Thanks, Dwight