Battery Tender - Why isn't this simple?

[bjt]

Guys this is no big deal. Its relatively easy to get the back panels off with the Givi rack installed - I have done it several times with no damage - its just finding the right angles and slip/flex them out. Just a bit fiddly but I certainly would not see it as any reason not to get the Givi rack.

:agree: Even if it is a little bit of trouble, the panels spend a lot more time on the Spyder than off, and the Givis are one of the best accessories you can put on the Spyder, IMHO.

Bruce

:agree:

Most of the common Spyder maintenance involves removing the front panels. Rarely have I had to remove those rear side panels. Most of the time, just taking the screws out gives enough wiggle room of the rear panels to do whatever needs to be done. Anyone who doesn't like the GIVI rack / bag system because of difficulty removing the side panels also won't like the Bushtec hitch as you have to unbolt the upper support arms to remove the Spyders underseat pan. I have removed that underseat pan 10 times more often than I've had to remove the rear side panels.

 

[Questions]

Thanks! These are great replies!

The information I was looking for came from BRPJunkie. I want to connect the battery tender Jr directly to the battery and didn't realize that the terminals under the seat were remotes. I'll remove the rear panel and wire it in with the plug under the seat like JohnInPA suggested.

Since Im in Minnesota, it isn't the cold that stops me from riding (I've got heated gear) it is the feet of snow and ice on the roads! So, sadly, the spyder spends winter in the garage with its pajamas on.

Thanks again!

 

[Putt-Putt]

After hearing all this, I am glad I took the time to put Powerlet outlets in the dash. I just ride into the garage, get off the Spyder, and plug it it. No muss, no fuss, no lifting the seat, no connectors. Guess it's a case of pay me now, or pay me later. Or maybe my BMW just spoiled me.
-Scotty

Thats what I do with mine. I had the 12v plug (cigarette) wired so it is hot all the time. Same spoiled with by the BMW.

 

[BAZMAN]

battery tender

just a suggesion, instead of the BT battery conections i hooked up the gerbing battery conections, gerbing makes an adapter for the BT this way i can hook my heated liner or the BT. also the gerbing has a larger fuse for the heated clothing. i have these connected to my VTX1300 an the SPYDER.

 

[NancysToy]

just a suggesion, instead of the BT battery conections i hooked up the gerbing battery conections, gerbing makes an adapter for the BT this way i can hook my heated liner or the BT. also the gerbing has a larger fuse for the heated clothing. i have these connected to my VTX1300 an the SPYDER.

I forgot about the Gerbing adapter. Powerlet also offers them for several types of chargers. Good suggestion for those with heated gear that is wired already.
-Scotty

 

[bdspyder]

Is your powerlet that you use to charge your battery a cigarette adapter style.
Thanks

 

[NancysToy]

Is your powerlet that you use to charge your battery a cigarette adapter style.
Thanks

Mine is not, it is the BMW style. Either will work with the right charger adapter...but they must be hooked up to remain powered at all times, not switched with the ignition. http://www.powerletproducts.com/shop-by-product/socket-kits/SKTKIT
-Scotty

 

[Spydr in KS]

just a suggesion, instead of the BT battery conections i hooked up the gerbing battery conections, gerbing makes an adapter for the BT this way i can hook my heated liner or the BT. also the gerbing has a larger fuse for the heated clothing. i have these connected to my VTX1300 an the SPYDER.

Hooked my tender in last night. Used an adapter from Powerlet to go from the tender to heated gear connection. Works great and very simple! In my case the heated gear is Tourmaster Synergy but the connection is the same as Gerbing I believe.

 

[NancysToy]

In my case the heated gear is Tourmaster Synergy but the connection is the same as Gerbing I believe.

Yes, it is. We have both.
-Scotty

 

[LDFIREWORKS]

thanks for the understanding, but i dont understand, only kidding thanks:2thumbs::2thumbs:

 

[jeuchler]

Well, guys and gals, not to get too schmaltzy here, but I just wanted to thank you all for the various suggestions and "heads ups" regarding battery tending.

I took care of all my winterizing preparations quite a while back, but today after I changed the oil, wipers and a headlight in the truck just as another cosmetic snowstorm started,

I realized that my new Deltran Jr.

...was still sitting in the package next to ol' PE #2929 under her winter blanky.

I greased up the connectors and ran 'em under the seat through to the battery terminals and plugged it in for a nice, warm nap.

(After replacing the rear panel, I also vowed again to replace all those Torx bolts with Dzus...)

 

[ataDude]

... (After replacing the rear panel, I also vowed again to replace all those Torx bolts with Dzus...)

You might want to consider one of these. Slip the T-30 bit in and go to town. Makes the plastic removal/re-install much more enjoyable.

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