Those sound like pretty good voltages. I'd try leaving the tender off and monitoring those voltages for a few days. If it stays above 12.6 you should be fine.ray:
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72 Hours with my Spyder RT-S SE5
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So shall it be electronically conveyed....so shall it be done.
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I felt my hand under the front nose of my Spyder and was pissed.
Another email to my dealership.
Bruce,
Do you know which one of the people who loaded or unloaded my Spyder scraped the hell out of the front end nose of my Spyder? When that dude came I warned him he was going to scrape the front end. He lurched backward a bit, & I guess maybe he did because he brought the wrong ramps. I’m pissed off to say the least. I know it wasn't me because I have driven this thing a total 1 hour since owning it and have not hit or run over anything at all. The fact the it’s the nose piece only makes it obvious it was caused from loaded or unloading on a angle. This is suppose to be a new vehicle, it’s a week old and the front end has plastic scraped off the front end nose and paint missing! This thing cost more than my 2010 Honda Accord, and I’ve had it a year and it has no scrapes, dings, paint missing, etc.
This along with the other issues makes me really start regret buying this thing. Please call me Tuesday.
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Jonathan
Another email to my dealership.
Bruce,
Do you know which one of the people who loaded or unloaded my Spyder scraped the hell out of the front end nose of my Spyder? When that dude came I warned him he was going to scrape the front end. He lurched backward a bit, & I guess maybe he did because he brought the wrong ramps. I’m pissed off to say the least. I know it wasn't me because I have driven this thing a total 1 hour since owning it and have not hit or run over anything at all. The fact the it’s the nose piece only makes it obvious it was caused from loaded or unloading on a angle. This is suppose to be a new vehicle, it’s a week old and the front end has plastic scraped off the front end nose and paint missing! This thing cost more than my 2010 Honda Accord, and I’ve had it a year and it has no scrapes, dings, paint missing, etc.
This along with the other issues makes me really start regret buying this thing. Please call me Tuesday.
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Jonathan
tell them to order you a new front peace and there should be no proublem,most dealers will take car of there mistakes.hang in there.:gaah::clap::chat:
Yeah, I suppose they will. I get this feeling that the people handling these things don't get that they are not 4-wheelers and they cost as much as a car. I so wanted to be the one to bottom out the front-end on a speedbump. They have taken all the fun out of it! /sarcasm! :spyder:
Maybe I should wait until I screw up the front end myself before having them repair it? :yes:
I have taken it out for 2 hours and the voltages are steady :thumbup: So far...so good. I can't wait to see what the battery is holding at tomorrow morning.
Roy Witzel
New member
Trickle chargers
Congradulations :clap
n your new :spyder2:. I have user battery tenders for years and they are used to keep your battery fully charged when not being routinely used. I have several of them and I love one made by BLACK & DECKER that can be adjusted from 1 volt to 2 volts. I tested a brand new 2011 SPYDER and it started fine on the dealers showroom floor, but when we took it outside, it wouldn't turn over. They had to charge the battery for awhile before we could drive it. I really think that your battery could still be fine, but if the dealer changes it , than when you get it home, put your battery charger on it overnight. The green light should come on pretty fast if the battery is fully charged.Enjoy your new ride!!
Congradulations :clap
n your new :spyder2:. I have user battery tenders for years and they are used to keep your battery fully charged when not being routinely used. I have several of them and I love one made by BLACK & DECKER that can be adjusted from 1 volt to 2 volts. I tested a brand new 2011 SPYDER and it started fine on the dealers showroom floor, but when we took it outside, it wouldn't turn over. They had to charge the battery for awhile before we could drive it. I really think that your battery could still be fine, but if the dealer changes it , than when you get it home, put your battery charger on it overnight. The green light should come on pretty fast if the battery is fully charged.Enjoy your new ride!!
draboo
New member
We had a rack made for our RT and purchased a T-Bag for the dog. We affectionatly call it the "Kiddohut". Kiddo loves riding with her head in the wind, does not matter what weather conditions. There are openings on both sides and one in the top/middle. All openings have screens. She is tethered inside with a strong strap to her harness.:thumbup: The bag runs around $130 or so.
MouthPiece
Banged Up Member
We had a rack made for our RT and purchased a T-Bag for the dog. We affectionatly call it the "Kiddohut". Kiddo loves riding with her head in the wind, does not matter what weather conditions. There are openings on both sides and one in the top/middle. All openings have screens. She is tethered inside with a strong strap to her harness.:thumbup: The bag runs around $130 or so.
Saw ya'll at Daytona this past bike week. I saw that set up and meant to get with ya and talk about how you did that. Interesting to say the least. Perhaps you'll be at Spyderfest? I won't be so timid if ya'll are.
Chris PE# 0004
I keep the Spyder RT on a battery tender 100% of the time, except for riding time. No matter how long or short we ride it usually takes 4 - 6 hours or more before it switches to maintain mode....but never an issue with the battery not being charged. I use a Battery Tender II, it may be slow, but my understanding is , is that is what you want...slow and easy.
Duane
Duane
Well after a short 10 minute ride today the battery voltage has dropped from 12.98Vdc to 12.72Vdc:gaah:
I'm starting to think either the battery is a dud or the spyder is not charging it properly.
It's looking like I have to go back to the dealer again!
I am getting less and less impressed with the service department at this point! How can they miss this? It's pretty basic isn't it?
I'm starting to think either the battery is a dud or the spyder is not charging it properly.
It's looking like I have to go back to the dealer again!
I am getting less and less impressed with the service department at this point! How can they miss this? It's pretty basic isn't it?
ataDude
Mod Maniac
Well after a short 10 minute ride today the battery voltage has dropped from 12.98Vdc to 12.72Vdc:gaah:
I'm starting to think either the battery is a dud or the spyder is not charging it properly.
It's looking like I have to go back to the dealer again!
I am getting less and less impressed with the service department at this point! How can they miss this? It's pretty basic isn't it?
Once this is all settled, it sounds like you may be comfortable with something like this:
Once this is all settled, it sounds like you may be comfortable with something like this:
:agree:Me likey, where do I get one?
I have a handheld one like that. It would be nice to have one of these perm. mounted.
I get 13.9-14Vdc with the engine running. When I turn it off I am back to 12.72Vdc. The day before I was at 12.98Vdc:dontknow:
Lamonster
SpyderLovers Founder
Sounds fine to me. I don't think there's a problem.
I hope your right, I'll just keep an eye on it.
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