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External Battery Jump Port
Has anyone installed the Sling Mods external battery jump port on their spider? Thanks for any help.
https://www.slingmods.com/can-am-spy...ry-jumper-port
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I just pack this. If I need a jump, I hook directly and it costs alot less
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No, I have not. Pretty certain Slingmods is not the manufacturer. Last time I visited their website, they seemed to be a seller of all brands available.
Not sure I like the idea of a large gauge wire with no fuse or current limiter prancing about moving suspension and steering parts. Additionally, that is the positive post. Would be curious and cautious about where the ground wire from the jumpers connects.
Many people bought “Jump Packs”, lamonster sells one, and will acess the battery terminals if needed since hopefully getting a battery jump is seldom if ever needed.
All the best if you do install it.
Last edited by PMK; 12-16-2018 at 12:10 PM.
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Seems to be a good idea.
And Slingmods is probably not the manufacturer, nor does lamonster manufacture his jump pack, nor are most sellers of aftermarket products the manufacturers of them.
The jump port is a good idea because it lets you ground to the frame which, in most cases, is better than going to the negative terminal. In fact, many instructions for jump starting state to not connect the ground to the battery.
Here's just one instructional: https://www.meineke.com/blog/jump-st...ery-right-way/
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Thanks all for your comments Michrick
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Originally Posted by ofdave
Seems to be a good idea.
And Slingmods is probably not the manufacturer, nor does lamonster manufacture his jump pack, nor are most sellers of aftermarket products the manufacturers of them.
The jump port is a good idea because it lets you ground to the frame which, in most cases, is better than going to the negative terminal. In fact, many instructions for jump starting state to not connect the ground to the battery.
Here's just one instructional: https://www.meineke.com/blog/jump-st...ery-right-way/
Problem of going to the frame for a high amp ground, where, our frame is pretty well painted or powdercoated.
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[QUOTE=michrick;1408183]Has anyone installed the Sling Mods external battery jump port on their spider? Thanks for any help.
I installed one from Tricled that looks the same. Haven’t had to use it yet, but I think it will be much more convenient. Here is that link:
https://www.tricledusa.com/product-p...ll-spyder-2013
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[QUOTE=george123;1408247]
Originally Posted by michrick
Has anyone installed the Sling Mods external battery jump port on their spider? Thanks for any help.
I installed one from Tricled that looks the same. Haven’t had to use it yet, but I think it will be much more convenient. Here is that link:
https://www.tricledusa.com/product-p...ll-spyder-2013
Hi george123! Could you please show me a picture of where on the front a-frame poly that you mounted it to?
Thanks.
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I'd be a little bit cautious about adding one to the bikes...
They're already pretty darn complex, and this seems a bit unnecessary: based upon the amount of times that you might need it.
I just carried the Rugged Geek for my "insurance policy".
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I do as Bob did. We have a rough idea about how long a Spyder OEM battery will last, so if I have to use the Rugged Geek once on my bike it's getting a new factory filled Yuasa.
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Fear Mongering.
In my 30+ years of riding nothing but roadside insurance, cell phones "when they were invented" and cash/credit cards have helped.
I had a battery die when riding my 1980s Honda shadow. The battery had a circuit that fried and no jumping/pushing would have helped.
I had my stator and rectifier fry while riding my 2000 Harley FLHTCUI, jumping would not have helped.
I had a battery die on my 2007 Yamaha Stratoliner after gassing up and was able to push start it but it died when I got home a few miles later.
A battery jump would have added only a few extra miles to a dead busted battery.
This thread reminds me of another thread where someone asked what emergency equipment do people carry.
The amount of "stuff" some people carry in their bags turned into a comedy stint.
As one poster noted he never needed one so doesn't carry one and others prefer (as I do) to replace batteries as a routine.
Fear less, ride more.
Originally Posted by michrick
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You've got to admit: it never hurts to be prepared...
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Although I bought my 2012 RT used, but, very well maintained. I have a separate hook up to jump start it under the seat. Am I wrong to assume they all came like this? Without that I can only guess what a PITA it would be to try and jump start a 2012 RT. Even with the hook up like Glorybiz has using (the Battery Tender hook up) I think that would fry that fuse in there trying to jump through that cable. I am glad I have a separate hook up under my seat for jumper cables. I’d be absolutely screwed without them.
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I agree.
I've seen more harm done to electrical systems for machines that never ever needed a jump.
If I ever needed a jump I'll just remove my trunk from my frunk, nice-n-easy jack a peezy.
This removal takes about 2 minutes of my precious time and I'll never ground out or fry anything.
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
I'd be a little bit cautious about adding one to the bikes...
They're already pretty darn complex, and this seems a bit unnecessary: based upon the amount of times that you might need it.
I just carried the Rugged Geek for my "insurance policy".
I agree
Originally Posted by JayBros
I do as Bob did. We have a rough idea about how long a Spyder OEM battery will last, so if I have to use the Rugged Geek once on my bike it's getting a new factory filled Yuasa.
But at what point?
There are people I've met that utilize their very limited cargo space to carrying all their nightmare scenario tools with them.
When I broke down on my Spyder a few months age (front sprocket ground out) I pulled out my cell phone and called BRP.
Two hours later I was home.....without an issue.
I was prepared.....Cell & Roadside...(I didn't need $$$ cause I still have BRP roadside and AAA)
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
You've got to admit: it never hurts to be prepared...
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And yet when my drive sprocket failed, no amount of tools made up for the fact
I was 100 miles and two-ten days away from getting the parts.
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[QUOTE=MeudtPG;1408284]
Originally Posted by george123
Hi george123! Could you please show me a picture of where on the front a-frame poly that you mounted it to?
Thanks.
It mounts on the left front, on the plastic cover, next to the shock. It was very quick and easy to install. Here are pictures:3D29871F-8033-463F-B2AA-A559C35575CD.jpg8E77397D-B9B0-4305-8CB2-1F42FDEDCB88.jpg
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[QUOTE=george123;1408892]
Originally Posted by MeudtPG
Here is my install and it went very easy. Jumper Port.jpg
It is valuable to me because of where I mounted my FZ-1 fuzeblock: FZ-1 LOCATION.jpg
Thanks
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