Can we use regular battery charger?

[debbiepalamar]

Can we put our 2015 RT SE6 on a regular battery charger? We have tried a tender, but it hasn't charged back up. It discharged when my husband listened to the radio while working on it. I need to ryde it Friday morning and it's not looking good right now.

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[SteveLaoyster]

Shouldn't be a problem so long as you don't over charge it. Some of the newer chargers stop charging once 100% charge is reached. Having it on a charger when listening to the radio might be a good idea too. Just remember to unhook it when done. Or just go out & get a cheap boom box.

[debbiepalamar]

I am not worried about him listening to the radio. I have to get it charged so I can start it. I can't even put the parking brake on. There's no dealer around here to help.

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[CMA/IBA_rider]

I am not worried about him listening to the radio. I have to get it charged so I can start it. I can't even put the parking brake on. There's no dealer around here to help.

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Yes you can use a battery charger. You can jump it off with a car. But do not leave the car running when you jump it off

[debbiepalamar]

So jump it with the car off?

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[M109Dreamer]

So jump it with the car off?

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Yes, dont even have the key in the car ignition. Just hook up the car to the Spyder. The procedure is also in the owners manual with a step by step.

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[debbiepalamar]

I mustn't have looked in the right place. Thanks for your help.

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[Bob Denman]

Yup!
Back to the Tender versus Charger issue:
Battery Tenders aren't designed to bring a discharged battery back to life. They simply lack the necessary horsepower for the job.
Just be careful when using a Battery Charger, because they are capable of "cooking" a battery, if used injuciciously...

[debbiepalamar]

Ok thanks!

[NewYorkSpyder]

Sometimes what you have to do is "excite" the bike battery with a regular charger (hour or two) then put the tender on it. Tender is just that, maintains a charged battery and keeps it at a certain level.

[Chupaca]

Should be running by now. .. or soon enough so you can ryde Friday. ..

[Peter Aawen]

This might not be immediately helpful debbiepalamar, but it could save you from difficulties down track... Try not to ever let your Spyder battery get too flat, or any vehicle battery for that matter; they can get so flat that even a 'proper' battery charger won't detect anything there left to charge up, & so the charger won't even start to work!!

So if you are going to leave your Spyder un-ridden for a while (probably anything much more than a couple of weeks) it's a good idea to hook it up to a battery tender - that'll give it just enough on-going charge to keep the battery in good condition for a few months or over winter but not so much charge that the battery is cooked/damaged. But if it's going to get cold wherever your Spyder is stored (if the room/shed it's inside gets much below 0 deg C for instance) or your Spyder is going to be unridden/stored for a loooong time, then it might be better to get hold of one of the modern 'multi-stage battery chargers/reconditioners' or 'long term battery preservers' & hook your Spyder battery up to that - they are designed to keep the battery in top condition for extended periods, rather than just topping up the slight drain that time & the 'standby' needs of the computer/ECU will make on the battery.

So, with that in mind for the future, Good Luck with getting your Spyder started now - it sounds like a jump start from a car might be the quickest way this time around.

[BajaRon]

The Spyder comes with an AGM Battery (Absorbed Glass Mat). You really need to use a battery charger that is specifically designed to charge an AGM battery.

Each battery type requires it's own charging method to work properly. Neither a standard Lead-Acid or Gel charger is appropriate for an AGM battery. These other charging methods will probably damage your AGM battery over time. Using the wrong charger may be why people have trouble and early failure of their Spyder batteries.

This goes for tenders as well. If it does not say 'AGM' on the charger/tender or have an AGM setting. It's not the correct charger for your AGM battery.

[pitzerwm]

I toasted my battery using a car battery charger that was only 10amps. Use the car or the charger to get it started then disconnect and let the bike charge the battery. Yes, use a tender to keep it charged between rides.

[Cruzr Joe]

Battery Tender and Battery Tender Jr. are two chargers/tenders that are approved for AGM batteries. I am sure that there are plenty others.


Cruzr Joe

[missouriboy]

I toasted my battery using a car battery charger that was only 10amps. Use the car or the charger to get it started then disconnect and let the bike charge the battery. Yes, use a tender to keep it charged between rides.

OR--- if the charger has a 2-Amp Trickle option switch, use only the TRICKLE CHARGE setting on a motorcycle battery.

[Commander]

Anti gravity battery chargers are a good thing to have on hand and give can give you a good piece of mind on a trip

[Commander]

The battery tender plus is a charger as well as a tender that might also be a good idea.

[debbiepalamar]

Update: We found out that the battery tender had a blown fuse. Put the battery charger on while watching it carefully and finally got the bike started. All is well. Thanks for the advice!