Battery Tender Connections

[maliamd]

For the first time, I am hooking up my 2014 RT-S to a battery tender. Where is the best place on the chassis to connect the negative battery tender clip?

[Devious56]

I would put it right on the battery terminal.

David ~

[oldguyinTX]

You can get a power outlet plug (sold separately) for the battery tender (mine is a Beltran Battery Tender Plus) & plug it directly into the power outlet in the rear cargo carrier. You have to make the power outlet "hot" by moving the 10 amp fuse in the left hand fuse box from the #6 to the #7 position. Have used this system the past two winters while the Spyder was in winter storage & it has worked very well. Best of all, it is super easy to use.

[can-am sam]

I use the power outlet in the trunk. Very convenient.

[PaladinLV]

You can get a power outlet plug (sold separately) for the battery tender (mine is a Beltran Battery Tender Plus) & plug it directly into the power outlet in the rear cargo carrier. You have to make the power outlet "hot" by moving the 10 amp fuse in the left hand fuse box from the #6 to the #7 position. Have used this system the past two winters while the Spyder was in winter storage & it has worked very well. Best of all, it is super easy to use.

The rear power outlet on my 2014 is 5 amp.



Would strongly suggest wiring directly to the battery.

AJ

[WEB-WVR]

For the first time, I am hooking up my 2014 RT-S to a battery tender. Where is the best place on the chassis to connect the negative battery tender clip?

I have used battery tenders for 20+ years. I always connect them direct to the battery. Since some have issues with loose battery connections....it is also a good time to put lock washers on those terminal connections !

[Sccar]

I have used battery tenders for 20+ years. I always connect them direct to the battery. Since some have issues with loose battery connections....it is also a good time to put lock washers on those terminal connections !

What kind of lock washers do you use?

[WEB-WVR]

What kind of lock washers do you use?

Just the regular "split" lock washer....I get them in stainless steel to avoid rust/corosion. Any hardware store.

[Chupaca]

for the best connection go direct to the battery...

[latony007]

i have used Battery tenders on 5 bikes and always right to the negative terminal on the battery. But forget the clips. Put on the SAE quick disconnect. I have an RS and it feeds through the hole under the seat where the positive jump start thingy is at. Then you just lift the seat and plug it in. I have always used the quick connect on all my bikes..

http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tender...+quick+connect

[Bob Denman]

The "Moving of the fuse", is how I tell myself that the riding Season is shot.
...Make the outlet in the top trunk "hot" all of the time, and plug in the Tender!
I use the top trunk outlet, rather than connect to the battery directly, because I don't want any chance of damage happening to the gasket around the frunk... The power cord would be rubbing against it!

[Motorcycledave]

connect the red to the pos terminal of the battery
and the black neg/ground to the negative terminal.





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[latony007]

The "Moving of the fuse", is how I tell myself that the riding Season is shot.
...Make the outlet in the top trunk "hot" all of the time, and plug in the Tender!
I use the top trunk outlet, rather than connect to the battery directly, because I don't want any chance of damage happening to the gasket around the frunk... The power cord would be rubbing against it!

Another plus to using the quick connect instead under the seat instead of the outlet
Plus the riding season here is 365 and with the quick connect you just unplug it when your ready to go out and dont have to switch fuse. I keep mine on a tender all the time even if i know im going to ride the next day. Same with my Yamaha

[cptjam]

The "Moving of the fuse", is how I tell myself that the riding Season is shot.
...Make the outlet in the top trunk "hot" all of the time, and plug in the Tender!
I use the top trunk outlet, rather than connect to the battery directly, because I don't want any chance of damage happening to the gasket around the frunk... The power cord would be rubbing against it!

....don't latch the trunk. You can close it to keep dust out, but just don't latch. Gasket will be fine. Battery tender works much better connected to the battery! Joe

[bruiser]

Left to right- Adapter connected to battery. Adapter with battery cover in place. Adapter with frunk liner in place.

[MisterP]

The rear power outlet on my 2014 is 5 amp.



Would strongly suggest wiring directly to the battery.

AJ

The biggest Battery Tender I use runs 1.25 A @ 12v. The waterproof one I use now is 800 mA. There is no risk to using the trunk circuit.

[maliamd]

Left to right- Adapter connected to battery. Adapter with battery cover in place. Adapter with frunk liner in place.

Thanks so much Bruiser.

[cptjam]

Bruiser, the rubber plug to the right of the battery hatch can be slit to have the battery tender wire pass thru. Leaves the hatch gasket alone, and allows a tighter fit. Joe

[PaladinLV]

The biggest Battery Tender I use runs 1.25 A @ 12v. The waterproof one I use now is 800 mA. There is no risk to using the trunk circuit.

Was in reply to Post #3 that stated fused at "10 amp"

AJ

[MisterP]

Was in reply to Post #3 that stated fused at "10 amp"

AJ

Ah, sorry. Didn't see the connection to that post.

[SpyderCruiser]

Hello,
I just wanted to add one thing. Notice in the photo the positive terminal boot is not fully covering the terminal. That is how mine came from the dealer. If any tool or screw or anything falls down in that area it can make contact with that positive terminal and the frame and cause a short circuit or fire.

On my Spyder I cut off the positive terminal ring from the battery tender harness. Slid the wire down from the top of the terminal boot. Installed a new ring connector and fastened it to the positive terminal. Then the positive terminal boot can be pushed back down over the terminal and completely cover it.

I know this sounds like nit picking, but if something like above was to happen, BRP would most likely deny any claim due to a fire. Plus the boot helps keep the connection clean. BRP put that boot on there for a reason, safety.