Battery replacement for the 1330 RT

[eddieshep999]

The Spyders are so sensitive to Electrics
I found this out today
Last week I replaced my 3 year old OEM battery ready for my European trip in July with an Odsessy PC680
I had used this battery for 4 years on my previous Spyder RT 998 SE5 without any issues
My current Spyder RT SE6 2015 cut out with loss of power on our recent run, I turned the ignition off then on all appeared ok
Yesterday I cleaned it ready to take it to OHG (UK Dealer)
Today ready for Service & MOT when I started it up as I put it into gear and it stalled again it restarted ok
Advice from Scott (OHG Can-am Dealer Mechanic) was to check & clean the Kill switch, Battery terminals and lubricate the ignition
Today as I left for OHG I got down the road about 400 meters and the Limp mode came on along with the Engine management component malfunction warning light
Went back home turned ignition off / on all ok
Set off again (06:15) about 1 mile down the road Limp mode / Engine management component malfunction back on again
Got home and was going to contact OHG after 09:00 to arrange recovery, As I still had my 3 year old battery I decided to swap the batteries over
At 07:30 after struggling to refit the OEM Battery (Tight fit believe me)
Spyder fired up decided to go for it
3 Hours later I arrived at OHG no issues Scott checked on Buds no faults,
Great service from OHG as usual
Service & MOT done return journey no issues Spyder running normally back home by 16:15 Total 266 trouble free miles
Thank goodness I didn’t damage any of those expensive components
I would recommend any one replacing their battery stick with the OEM one or at least ensure a replacement will be suitable for the model of Spyder you have
Maybe someone can state which alternative Battery they have fitted and not had any issue with on their Spyder RT

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

bATTERY

I have read of others having issues with this battery over the years ..... Others have claimed this battery is the BEST in the world ......... But from all the bad ones I've read about ..I would stay with the yuasa brand ..... Mike :thumbup:

 

[Centurion]

I just replaced the battery in our 2014 RT with a factory-activated OEM Yuasa battery. It was a preemptive replacement as the original battery was well maintained and functioning. However, it seemed to be laboring on a few recent starts despite being kept on a battery tender and I didn't want to run the risk of having a problem while on the road during the upcoming riding season, especially on my wife's ride. Yuasa makes an excellent product and i don't think the battery on a Spyder is something with which to experiment.

 

[Easy Rider]

I would recommend any one replacing their battery stick with the OEM one or at least ensure a replacement will be suitable for the model of Spyder you have
Maybe someone can state which alternative Battery they have fitted and not had any issue with on their Spyder RT

Any "name brand" AGM battery of the proper physical size and the right kind of terminals should be fine.
12 volts is 12 volts.

 

[4 MARIE]

Lubricate the ignition ? Is that what a mechanic on that side of the pond calls a two martini lunch ?

this really brings a smile to my face. We DO speak the same language don't we?

 

[lewisalice]

http://www.lamonstergarage.com/can-am-spyder-replacement-moto-batt-battery-lamonster-approved/

 

[eddieshep999]

http://www.lamonstergarage.com/can-am-spyder-replacement-moto-batt-battery-lamonster-approved/

Can you confirm what Moto-batt battery is required for the Spyder RT SE6 1330 model
I.e. Moto-batt part number
in his video it shows MBTX24U
Lamonster cannot ship a battery outside the US I therefore need to purchase one if available in the UK

 

[Easy Rider]

The Yuasa OEM battery is widely respected.
ANY bike shop and some battery stores can get them for you, probably a bit cheaper than your Spyder dealer.

Trying to scrimp and save a few pennies sometimes ends up costing you more in the end.

 

[Buckeye Chuck 54]

I have one

I bought one of Lamont's MotoBatt batteries. It has a 4 post design so you don't
have to double up. It seems to work fine but was disappointed to see it was made in
China. A Yuasa battery can be bought from some vendors on this forum. I'll have to see
how long the MotoBatt lasts, mine is 2 years old.
Chuck

http://www.lamonstergarage.com/can-am-spyder-replacement-moto-batt-battery-lamonster-approved/