Charging voltage

[CapeSpyder]

Is up at 14.4 when the spyder is running.
12.5 spyder off.
14.4 seams high anyone else seeing voltage this high?

CapeSpyder
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[lou49]

Is up at 14.4 when the spyder is running.
12.5 spyder off.
14.4 seams high anyone else seeing voltage this high?

CapeSpyder
Sent From my Note 5 i don't think 14.5 is that high, but i been wrong before!

[cuznjohn]

around 14 volts is a good charging rate

[trikermutha]

now go check you car voltage it will be about the same..Its normal

[datispyder]

14 volts is the proper voltage. Batteries always read more then they are rated for.

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[CapeSpyder]

Thanks all, wasnt sure never thought
To check the suv.


CapeSpyder
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[Gray Ghost]

I checked the 2014 RT (same motor) service manual. When the motor is at 4000 RPM you should see the voltage between 13.5 to 14.5 VDC.

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

14 volts is the proper voltage. Batteries always read more then they are rated for.

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That may be true, but that's not the reason for the 14+ volts while running. To charge a battery you push current through it backwards, so to speak, so the charging voltage has to be higher than the battery's normal voltage. If the battery has 12.5 volts then 12.5 volts while charging won't push any charging current through.

[woodyaa]

That may be true, but that's not the reason for the 14+ volts while running. To charge a battery you push current through it backwards, so to speak, so the charging voltage has to be higher than the battery's normal voltage. If the battery has 12.5 volts then 12.5 volts while charging won't push any charging current through.

Very well put!!


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[Buckeye Bleau]

When i installed the guage on mine I was a little surprised also by the running voltage of 13.8 to 14.2. However after some logical deductions and coming to the same conclusions expressed above, you and i should now just relax and enjoy the Ryde. :riding:

Joe

[Ctider07]

So can I get a trickel charger and plug into my 12 volt plug in my truck on my 2016 rts e6?? This keep battery charged when not in use for winter storage or seldom riding???

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[MercerLake]

So can I get a trickel charger and plug into my 12 volt plug in my truck on my 2016 rts e6?? This keep battery charged when not in use for winter storage or seldom riding???

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I would not recommend using a "Trickle charger" for maintaining your battery on the :spyder2: as most trickle chargers are not regulated and typically deliver 1-2 amperes into the battery and that is too high for long term storage, the battery will boil dry if it doesn't short out first. As mention by several others a 12 Volt battery requires about 13.5 14.4 Volts to charge depending on the temperature, if the voltage goes above 15 Volts it will short out. Buy a good battery maintaining charger, the price is much cheaper than a new battery or a fire in the garage.:banghead:

[Motorcycledave]

That's right about where it should be..




Is up at 14.4 when the spyder is running.
12.5 spyder off.
14.4 seams high anyone else seeing voltage this high?

CapeSpyder
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[IdahoMtnSpyder]

So can I get a trickel charger and plug into my 12 volt plug in my truck on my 2016 rts e6?? This keep battery charged when not in use for winter storage or seldom riding???

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No to a trickle charger! :lecturef_smilie: Get a battery charger/maintainer like a Battery Tender. NAPA also has a good one. The charging current output should be something on the order of 1.5 to 3 amps.

[Chupaca]

The tender is most mentioned but you need any that profess to maintain the battery. These will keep the battery at the ready but if there is a drain will not be able to charge the battery. For that you will need a charger be it trickle or full blown charger...:thumbup:

[armyspydervet]

My F3-T reads 14.4 when running.

[Ctider07]

Hi to all. Just had a great day riding in gastonia nc and watching kids get toys from over 1000 bikers of all types. My first ride with them all and a well run program. Ran into some fellow spyder riders. I was told that a tender should be on my 2016 rts unit. I hoping someone can tell me a way to find this out without taking all my plastic off.?..

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[Gray Ghost]

Hi to all. Just had a great day riding in gastonia nc and watching kids get toys from over 1000 bikers of all types. My first ride with them all and a well run program. Ran into some fellow spyder riders. I was told that a tender should be on my 2016 rts unit. I hoping someone can tell me a way to find this out without taking all my plastic off.?..

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The tender won't be on your bike. A connector may be, if the dealer or previous owner put one on. Try a google search using the term "battery tender site:spyderlovers.com" (don't use the quotes) will take you to the several threads that have been written on the subject. Some use a fairly standard 2 wire pigtail as a connector, some use a cigarette lighter plug if one is available on the bike to connect the tender to the bike. I believe that the Deltran Battery Tender Jr is the standout in the tender market.

[MOSESS]

I now feel a lot better, I just installed a volt meter and and reading 14.4 and I thought it was high. thanks guy I am good.....now I am looking to install some thing on the other side.thats another thread.......

[trikermutha]

Speaking of battery tender I need to plug mine in haven't rode it in awhile and its going to snow today..Guess I am done riding for the season :shocked:

[Bob Denman]

I let the Spyder, and my Lawn Tractor share the Battery Tender Junior in the off-Season Months.
Typically; they each get to use it for about three weeks at a time. :thumbup:

[Lew L]

I let the Spyder, and my Lawn Tractor share the Battery Tender Junior in the off-Season Months.
Typically; they each get to use it for about three weeks at a time. :thumbup:

The Spyder and my Honda Valkyrie share a tender at about 1 week a piece. The V-Max has a Shoria lithium batt that weighs nothing and stays charged for a few months. Wished they worked better on the :spyder2: With its constant slow drain.

Kaos