RT Battery Replacement Needed

[1551retired]

My 2010 RT battery doesn't seem to hold a charge like it used to. I try to keep it on a tender when the bike isn't being used but it just doesn't hold a charge like it did when new (13 months old). Anyone have a recommendation for a replacement? Is the same type battery used in both the RS and RT?

Thanks.

[1551retired]

So no one's replaced their RT battery?

[Mr. White]

http://www.batterymart.com/p-odyssey-pc680-battery.htm

http://www.batterystuff.com/batteries/motorcycle/hYTX24HL.html

Here are a couple of ideas. I have never replaced my battery (2 months old) but I read these are good.

[MouthPiece]

So no one's replaced their RT battery?

I haven't, although I thought it might be a good idea that they do while they, the dealer, is doing all the rewiring on my spyder. I figured that they would have ALL the plastic off and it would be a lot easier to do then.

Chris PE# 0004

[1551retired]

http://www.batterymart.com/p-odyssey-pc680-battery.htm

http://www.batterystuff.com/batteries/motorcycle/hYTX24HL.html

Here are a couple of ideas. I have never replaced my battery (2 months old) but I read these are good.

Thanks Big Red. So do you think the RS and RT take the same size battery?

[Mr. White]

Thanks Big Red. So do you think the RS and RT take the same size battery?

I do not know, but they are the same "running gear" so I would think so. As I recall, Lamont posted these battery sites as he changed his RT battery....do a search or look for the battery number on your battery after you remove it or call your dealer service manager.

[cjackg]

My 2010 RT battery doesn't seem to hold a charge like it used to. I try to keep it on a tender when the bike isn't being used but it just doesn't hold a charge like it did when new (13 months old). Anyone have a recommendation for a replacement? Is the same type battery used in both the RS and RT?

Thanks.

Good price, Good Warranty, Fast delivery, find with Google....

[cjackg]

And, when you change the battery, Install one of these to simplify your life for adding future accessories that need battery connections, Sure wish somebody told me about this earlier!

[canam9]

My 2010 RT battery doesn't seem to hold a charge like it used to. I try to keep it on a tender when the bike isn't being used but it just doesn't hold a charge like it did when new (13 months old). Anyone have a recommendation for a replacement? Is the same type battery used in both the RS and RT?

Thanks.

At 13 Months old, would this be a warranty issue? Call your dealer and check.

[NancysToy]

At 13 Months old, would this be a warranty issue? Call your dealer and check.

The battery warranty is six months. Check your manual for standard warranty provisions.

[Bootie]

My battery crapped out. It won't hold a charge. I can find a replacement but my problem is getting the old battery out. I have the top panel removed and I have unhooked the rubber hold-down strap. The battery still acts like it is being held down by something. Any clues?

[MouthPiece]

My battery crapped out. It won't hold a charge. I can find a replacement but my problem is getting the old battery out. I have the top panel removed and I have unhooked the rubber hold-down strap. The battery still acts like it is being held down by something. Any clues?

Exactly why I had my dealer install a new battery when all the panels were off and they were installing the wiring harness.

Chris PE# 0004

[boborgera]

My battery crapped out. It won't hold a charge. I can find a replacement but my problem is getting the old battery out. I have the top panel removed and I have unhooked the rubber hold-down strap. The battery still acts like it is being held down by something. Any clues?

Probably just needs a wiggle and a two handed tug.