Replacing the battery on a 2010-2012 RT

[finless]

Lots of lessons learned today as the official BRP service manual was completely incorrect as you will see I found out the hard way today.

But in this video I also talks about a -BS battery (bottle filled) vs a OEM battery direct from Yashua.
So please be aware of this fact.
I went with the 24L-BS because I did not know about this issue.
Personally I think it will be fine but I will let everyone know as time goes on.
Anyway here is my video on replacing the battery and my experiences.

I also show a trick to remove the mid-side panel off an RT without removing all the other panels

Hope you all enjoy this video and that it was helpful to someone!



Enjoy,
Bob

[Purple Guy]

Thanks for your ever expanding collection of DIY videos Bob!

[happyspyder2039]

Thanks for your ever expanding collection of DIY videos Bob!

good video! thanks

[jomamma1]

Hello Bob,
Thanks for the video. I have spent the last few hours trying to get the battery out of my wifes 2011 RT. I couldn't find her manual, so I wasn't handicapped by that. I got as far as deciding that the side panel must come off. I was stumped by the 2 tamper proof screws on the left (forward) part of the panel I assumed they were actual screws but they would just turn and never come out. I gave up and came in and started looking for help online.
Thanks to your video, I will give it a try again tomorrow.
Joe in Modesto

[DR Buck]

Timely post Bob. I'm replacing my 2012 RT battery this coming weekend.

Thanks
Dave

[slyder]

Thanks a million Bob!!! Got hung up after reading the manual, saying what the @#$%$#$$#. Found your deal on spyderlovers. Now I will return to the garage and try not to kick the spyder, and finish replacing the battery.
Thanks again Bob!

[AbNormy]

Oddyssey from west coast Batteries was warranted almost 5 years after purchase for only shipping

Norm H Austin Tx

[Brettssunshine]

Considering I just put in a new battery this weekend, that replaced the new battery the previous owners purchased in May 2015. Theirs wasn't a Yuasa and the one I purchased isn't either. I guess I'll see how long this Duracell lasts.

[jtoro1]

Had to take out my battery for testing, checked out the video from Bob it all went easy. BOB YOUR THE MAN.

[finless]

Glad it helped!

Thanks

Bob

[bronzeflex42]

You are a big help to us DIYs.. Thanks Bob

[Bill Davis]

Thanks for the insight on changing the battery and what not to do. I followed your advice and I'm sure it saved
me many hours of bad language and frustration. Great job on the vido.

Bill Davis

[meatman]

JUST REPLACED MY BATTERY IN MY 2012 RT. WENT TO THE DEALER AND HE WANTED $155 FOR THE BATTERY AND $150 LABOR. DECIDED TO TRY THIS MYSELF. TOOK LESS THAN AN HOUR. WENT TO ORIELLY AND GOT A SUPER START, ETX 18L FOR $110 AND A $25 GIFT CARD, SO SAVED 150 ON LABOR AND $65 ON A BATTERY, THANKS

[finless]

JUST REPLACED MY BATTERY IN MY 2012 RT. WENT TO THE DEALER AND HE WANTED $155 FOR THE BATTERY AND $150 LABOR. DECIDED TO TRY THIS MYSELF. TOOK LESS THAN AN HOUR. WENT TO ORIELLY AND GOT A SUPER START, ETX 18L FOR $110 AND A $25 GIFT CARD, SO SAVED 150 ON LABOR AND $65 ON A BATTERY, THANKS

Bob

[cmar157]

Looks like Amazon has them a little cheaper, just want to verify this is the right battery for a 2012 RT

https://www.amazon.com/Yuasa-YUAM725...=YTX24HL+yuasa

[jomamma1]

Bob,
I just reviewed your video for the second time. I replaced the battery in wife's 2011 RT after watching your vid. I looked up again just now and re-found your vid. Refreshed my memory. I haven't purchased a replacement yet, but will remove and first choice is Battery Plus. I have had good luck with them and Goldwing batteries. After I'm finished, I'll post my efforts. Thanks again for your video Bob.
Joe in Modesto

[smithwd]

I'm in NH....should I pull the battery and store inside or connect Battery Tender? RT is stored in confined area so I'd have to pull battery in its final location..Would rather run battery tender to where it stays for the winter.

Thoughts??

[reymons]

Thank for sharing. It's very helpful.

[NDSU78]

Yuasa YTX24HL battery for $90. $80 less than dealer. Just installed mine.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/YUASA-YTX...SABEgIwYvD_BwE

Lots of lessons learned today as the official BRP service manual was completely incorrect as you will see I found out the hard way today.

But in this video I also talks about a -BS battery (bottle filled) vs a OEM battery direct from Yashua.
So please be aware of this fact.
I went with the 24L-BS because I did not know about this issue.
Personally I think it will be fine but I will let everyone know as time goes on.
Anyway here is my video on replacing the battery and my experiences.

I also show a trick to remove the mid-side panel off an RT without removing all the other panels

Hope you all enjoy this video and that it was helpful to someone!


Enjoy,
Bob