Jump Starting a Spyder with another Spyder Question

[Cruzr Joe]

OK don't beat me up on this, I did a search and can't find the proper information, i am sure it is out there but it must be hidden.

Questions;

1) Can you jump start a spyder from another spyder?
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2) should the good spyder be turned off with key removed while trying to start the bad spyder?
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3) Is there any problem (computer wise) using a good spyder to start a bad spyder if the good spyders Motor is running.
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4) Am i forgetting anything here, or is there something else i need to know? :banghead:

Cruzr Joe

 

[arntufun]

OK don't beat me up on this, I did a search and can't find the proper information, i am sure it is out there but it must be hidden.

Questions;

1) Can you jump start a spyder from another spyder?-------YES
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2) should the good spyder be turned off with key removed while trying to start the bad spyder?
:dontknow:---No, have the good spyder running
3) Is there any problem (computer wise) using a good spyder to start a bad spyder if the good spyders Motor is running. Not that I'm aware of
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4) Am i forgetting anything here, or is there something else i need to know? :banghead: No.... Spyder owners often overthink things. Spyders are just machines with an engine. Nothing special. Jump it as you would any other car or truck.

Cruzr Joe

Hows that ????

 

[Cruzr Joe]

Hows that ????

Great, thanks, i figured this was one of those situations that it was better to ask first instead of trying to figure out why my Spyder was in flames.
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Cruzr Joe

 

[Cruzr Joe]

The procedure outlined will work just fine but the absolute safest way is to allow the good Spyder to run at a fast 4K for about 15 minutes while the jumpers are connected then remove the jumpers and try to start the bad Spyder.

The one advantage this procedure has over what has been mentioned is that it is safer for the good Spyder.

Safer???? How???? I want to be safer for my Spyder.

Cruzr Joe

 

[arntufun]

Technically Roger has a point (Although very highly unlikely). IMO nobody in there right mind will sit and high rev their good Spyder at 4k RPM's for 15 minutes for you. Atleast I wouldn't.......

I would offer you a jump off my running Spyder though. :thumbup:

 

[Cruzr Joe]

BAD SPYDERS

 

[Bob Denman]

Just keep the revs up so that the "Good" Spyder's magneto is in a happy place hyea:, and all will be fine when you disconnect and try the starter on the "Dead" one. :thumbup:

 

[arntufun]

Why not?
You pound it down the highway for hours on end at RPMs greater than that.

You must have me confused with someone else !!!!! I trailer my Spyder long distances......... :roflblack:



But seriously, no way.......
No moving air to keep Spyder cool = not good for running Spyder

 

[NancysToy]

I feel there is a problem. This is somewhat akin to trying to jump start a Cadillac with a motorcycle. The draw on the good machine's battery could be excessive. It could pull enough amperage to quickly drain the good Spyder's battery, and drive the lead out of the mats or perhaps sulphate the good battery. Either would shorten the good battery's life. I would not do it except as a measure of last resort. Call AAA. nojoke

 

[Cruzr Joe]

I feel there is a problem. This is somewhat akin to trying to jump start a Cadillac with a motorcycle. The draw on the good machine's battery could be excessive. It could pull enough amperage to quickly drain the good Spyder's battery, and drive the lead out of the mats or perhaps sulphate the good battery. Either would shorten the good battery's life. I would not do it except as a measure of last resort. Call AAA. nojoke

Thank you very much, and i will follow your advice.
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Cruzr Joe

 

[Chupaca]

Quick check..!!

I agree with the AAA, let them kill there's if it doesn't work they can give you a lift home. That being said if the bad unit has some electrical functions and the starter kicks in meaning a weak battery I see no problem jumping. IMHO:2thumbs:

 

[arntufun]

I respectfully disagree with Scotty....................


The amperage draw to start a dead Spyder is about the same amperage draw to start you own. The batterys function is to supply power for the ignigtion system to crank. Once the dead Spyder is started, the Spyders magneto provides the juice to keep the Spyder running. This is no where near a Cady being jump started by a motorcycle. It's a Spyder being jumped by a Spyder, nothing more.

 

[arntufun]

That of course is assuming that dead Spyder is in perfect running condition with no electrical problems of its own.

.... so why is it dead?

Why can't you do this then ?????


Leave the negitive terminal off the good Spyder battery. Instead put it on the frame of the Good Spyder.

Then you will not get any return juice from Bad Spyder. This should eliminate any issue, correct ?????

 

[Lamonster]

If I'm around when you need a jump on your bad Spyder I'll be glad to jump you with my good Spyder. :doorag:

 

[NancysToy]

I respectfully disagree with Scotty....................


The amperage draw to start a dead Spyder is about the same amperage draw to start you own. The batterys function is to supply power for the ignigtion system to crank. Once the dead Spyder is started, the Spyders magneto provides the juice to keep the Spyder running. This is no where near a Cady being jump started by a motorcycle. It's a Spyder being jumped by a Spyder, nothing more.

It isn't the draw to start the dead Spyder that I worry about...it is the dead battery, which you are directly connecting to with large, unfused cables. The draw under certain circumstances can be substantial...far more than simple starting. Do whatever you want, I'm sticking with AAA.

 

[Lamonster]

It isn't the draw to start the dead Spyder that I worry about...it is the dead battery, which you are directly connecting to with large, unfused cables. The draw under certain circumstances can be substantial...far more than simple starting. Do whatever you want, I'm sticking with AAA.

The only that bothers me with that statement is you're going to tell your Spyder buddy that needs a jump to call AAA? What do you think they're going to do? give them a jump. :dontknow:

 

[jerpinoy]

Jump starting . Good :spyder2: battery positive to positive terminals bad battery then negative terminal from good:spyder2:battery to bad:spyder2: frame......Make sure the good :spyder2: is running prior starting the bad:spyder2:. Good luck.

 

[NancysToy]

The only that bothers me with that statement is you're going to tell your Spyder buddy that needs a jump to call AAA? What do you think they're going to do? give them a jump. :dontknow:

I'll gladly take them somewhere, call road service for them, flag down a car that can give a jump safely, troubleshoot their problem, or even pay for it myself, but why would I chance damaging my machine to help them out...which could easily leave both of us stranded? That's a lot like giving your buddy the tire off your car to fix his flat...leaving you stranded. Sorry, there are better solutions. BTW, AAA will provide a jump start.

 

[Lamonster]

I'll gladly take them somewhere, call road service for them, flag down a car that can give a jump safely, troubleshoot their problem, or even pay for it myself, but why would I chance damaging my machine to help them out...which could easily leave both of us stranded? That's a lot like giving your buddy the tire off your car to fix his flat...leaving you stranded. Sorry, there are better solutions. BTW, AAA will provide a jump start.

Sorry Scotty but that just sounds a little over cautious to me. It's not that big of a risk and I've done it a few times myself, that's why I carry jumper cables. We can agree to disagree on that one. :doorag:

 

[MouthPiece]

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