THe poor spydie has been sitting for about 2 weeks now not being driven. So I went out the other day to start er up and it was completely dead. I didn't have the alarm system on as I knew that I would kill the battery in no time sitting. Now I said its been 2 weeks but it could have been dead after 1 week? Typically how long should the battery last? I know with newer computer controlled vehicles there is some battery draw to keep memory. I've only got one arm at the moment untill the other one heals or I would charge it up and test to see what and if there is a draw between the posts.
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Two weeks sitting, dead battery
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Firefly
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I've let mine sit for over a month on several occasions without any chargers or tenders......no battery problems so far in over 2 years.
I have one of them but my shop in the back isn't powered so i'd have to run an extension cord from the front garage to the back(about 100 ft). I just got a call from my alarm guy and he said that with compustar alarms to be able to get the range they do for the 2 way pager(2000-3000ft), the antenna ramains powered.
He said they have like a 30milliamp draw. So I guess i'll unplug the wire from the brain that goes to the antenna and charge it up, and see how it is in a couple weeks again.
I park mine for the winter and it gets cold here so I take the battery out and into the house. Before I put it back in the bike, I charge it up so i've never noticed if theres any loss from sitting. I guess this winter I could check the voltage before and after to see.
I think the longest I've let mine sit was about 2 months over the winter. My garage where the Spyder is stored gets down to about -10c. I've checked voltage occasionally just to see that it's at least 12 volts minimum. I have yet to even look at the battery.
pps:.....so far, so good.:f_spider:I think the longest I've let mine sit was about 2 months over the winter. My garage where the Spyder is stored gets down to about -10c. I've checked voltage occasionally just to see that it's at least 12 volts minimum. I have yet to even look at the battery.
Right on up here it can get as cold as -30c with wind but normally -15-20c.
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
Should last longer than this in warm weather...or maybe even cold weather. I would clean and tighten your battery connections first. Then, fully charge the battery. A battery tender type charger is preferable, but you could take a long ride, trying to stay above 4,000 rpm as much as possible. Shut the Spyder off or remove the charger, and let the Spyder sit at least a few hours...preferably overnight. Test the battery voltage. It should be at least 12.6-12.7 volts...preferably more. If it is not, or it is borderline, disconnect your alarm and repeat the process. If it is still low, your battery is dead or dying. You can also do a "poor man's" load test checking voltage while cranking the starter. It should remain at 10.0 volts or above. Your dealer may be able to run a true load test, to check the ability of the battery to hold a charge and deliver under load.
Haven't touched mine in 2 weeks and just checked, it's at 12.56 volts.
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
If you just pulled the charger off, and didn't let it sit a few hour to overnight before testing the voltage, the battery sounds marginal. A freshly charged battery should be higher.
bone crusher
Alignment Specialist
I agree...battery tender plus...get it at amazon...great price and you get it quickly!
:agree:I use to run 6 Automatic deer feeders, If the battery right off the charger read under 13v i wouldn't use it. I hated to go 2 miles out to a feeder and find find it not working because if a weak battery. And the deer didn't like it either.
Yeah I tested it right away using the posts under the seat.
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
That's pretty weak. I would rather see around 13.5 volts fresh off the charger. If your battery terminals are clean and tight, I suspect you are due for a new battery. Your dealer or a battery specialist should be able to confirm that.
wyliec
New member
Hey Scotty,
Have you seen this from Powerlet-- http://www.powerletproducts.com/product/multimeter-cable/11
I picked one up just because I like to spend money. It makes it easier to check the voltage; but, you may still need to check at the battery, if there is any thought of a loose connection.
I would say it's time for a new battery. 1189:yikes:
bone crusher
Alignment Specialist
As fire posted, get a battery tender plus and your battery will last longer...period!
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