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    Default un-beliveable battery on 2007 spyder

    I order my spyder in 2007, & get poss., early 2008, & I still have the original battery !!, un-believe-able ???, has any-one else had this good luck ??? 394.jpg

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    We've heard of a few 2008 GS bikes, that were still running on them. Glad to hear that yours is among them!
    2010 RT A&C, RT-L, RT-L , Orbital Blue, Cognac, Jet Black

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    Default Great..!!

    ask me again in four years..battery life is a quandry..glad you are among those with the longer lasting ones..
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    Impressive!
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    If you don't slow down, they can't catch you..
    ​If you don't give up, they can't win.
    What a long strange journey its been.





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    Default BATTERY

    I HAVE AN '09, AND I'M ON MY 3rd BATTERY....
    YOU MUST HAVE GOTTEN THE 'GOLDEN' VERSION.....
    GOOD LUCK TO YOU.... LET'S US KNOW IN ANOTHER 6 YEARS IF YOU'RE STILL ON THE OEM....
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    Way to go on battery life. You are more brave than I.

    Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.

    Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)

    MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles

    IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
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    Still have the original battery in Spyder #006, that would be a 2008 GS model delivered in late 2007. No drop in performance as of yet. Gets hooked up to the Optimate charger once per month during the winter, nothing special. Stored in climate controlled shop, always ridden hard and put away wet!


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    2008 GS SM-5 Premier Edition #659
    - Full Moon – 34,000 miles - SOLD

    2008 GS SM-5 Premier Edition #006
    - Full Moon – 34,800 miles - SOLD


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    Quote Originally Posted by Cliff-Co. View Post
    I order my spyder in 2007, & get poss., early 2008, & I still have the original battery !!, un-believe-able ???, has any-one else had this good luck ??? 394.jpg
    i ha
    I have a 1999 motorhome with the original battery in it still
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cliff-Co. View Post
    I order my spyder in 2007, & get poss., early 2008, & I still have the original battery !!, un-believe-able ???, has any-one else had this good luck ??? 394.jpg
    Have two mid 2009 RS's, one 11,000 miles, other 15,000. Original batteries, both on Battery Tender 24/7 when not riding. Ride 85% highway, all Winter,no snow.

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    Additional: I have never replaced a battery in any of my 's. Had I not bought the 2014, I was going to replace the battery on the 2010 because it was four years old and had 36,500 miles on it.

    When batteries give up the ghost they tend to do it without warning. I could just see myself 250 miles from home base and the 2010 battery going out while I am on the road. Just the kind of luck I have sometimes. The new owner can now make that decision.

    Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.

    Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)

    MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles

    IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
    2020 F3L , Magma Red

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    Default same here

    Quote Originally Posted by Cliff-Co. View Post
    I order my spyder in 2007, & get poss., early 2008, & I still have the original battery !!, un-believe-able ???, has any-one else had this good luck ??? 394.jpg

    Same here, ordered in 07, just replaced all three tires 23,500 mi. I said throw in a new battery while your at it, felt like a time bomb.

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    Good to hear but I'd have a battery replace before any long trips , very little warning sometimes

    Bill

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    Default rolling the dice

    i would change it out before it leaves you stranded.
    it was fun while it lasted.

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    08 PE #3494..................... Still the original battery !!!!!!

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    I was thinking of yours, while I was typing...
    What are you gonna do about those F3s??
    2010 RT A&C, RT-L, RT-L , Orbital Blue, Cognac, Jet Black

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    2012 rss and just put a new battery in it about a month ago! batteries are like wives. some are only good for a few years and the good ones last forever!!

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    08 GS bought 11/08 replaced battery last month. It was still working, but I decided to replace it, because I'm taking a trip to the mountains in November and figured I had better go ahead and change it. I hope I get the same from the replacement battery.
    Randy
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    Default when it dies

    Quote Originally Posted by arntufun View Post
    08 PE #3494..................... Still the original battery !!!!!!
    be sure and let us know where it happened, and what Holly had to say about it.
    it was fun while it lasted.

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    Default Battery Life

    I have a 2010 RT-AC that is still on its original battery. I forgot to put my Smurfette on a battery tender last winter (I live in New England), and she cranked right up without a hiccup this spring!

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