First DEAD Battery

[Fire34]

Went out for dinner last night. Our 2013 RTL was hard starting when we left. Time to go for a ride :spyder2: wont start dead as a door nail. I mean nothing. Naturally being a newbie tried getting my cables on the battery terminals to no avail. My wife being a lot smarter than me I know we are not suppose to admit that. She said call Geico for roadside assistance.

The driver showed up with a flat bed of course, but could not get the bike in neutral . Luckily the driver had what he called a slider to put under the rear wheel. He secured our baby like he had done this before. He even put straps over the front wheels. Lucky for the wife and I he was as big as a bull and was able to get the bike back in the garage.
Will be getting a new battery today
My question, how do you guys jump start your bikes if needed? I have purchased the jump port from TricLed. Do any others of you have this?
Thanks Guys

Dave

 

[Mr. White]

I change out my batteries every three years, needed or not. I plug in to a maintainer after my rides, needed or not. When you get your new battery, charge it for 24 hours as it will not be 100% when you get it. Good luck.

:spyder2:

 

[jcthorne]

I do suggest sticking with a top quality, made in USA, AGM battery.

The OEM Yuasa or an Odyssey are good choices. Both are exact fit replacements without need for adapters.

 

[Bob Denman]

My batteries get changed after four riding seasons...
And I stick with YUASA: they've always worked just fine! :thumbup:

I also carry one of those jump-start packs that I bought from Lamont, I've never needed it for my Spyder; my lawnmower has benefited from it's use!

 

[ARtraveler]

I am also a four year change out person. Mine are always in a heated garage and on tenders for the "winter sleep" portion of the year. Here, that is October - March, give or take a couple weeks.

I have never had a battery "crap out" on me or leave me stranded. So far--it is working. :thumbup:

 

[UtahPete]

Went out for dinner last night. Our 2013 RTL was hard starting when we left. Time to go for a ride :spyder2: wont start dead as a door nail. I mean nothing. Naturally being a newbie tried getting my cables on the battery terminals to no avail. My wife being a lot smarter than me I know we are not suppose to admit that. She said call Geico for roadside assistance.

The driver showed up with a flat bed of course, but could not get the bike in neutral . Luckily the driver had what he called a slider to put under the rear wheel. He secured our baby like he had done this before. He even put straps over the front wheels. Lucky for the wife and I he was as big as a bull and was able to get the bike back in the garage.
Will be getting a new battery today
My question, how do you guys jump start your bikes if needed? I have purchased the jump port from TricLed. Do any others of you have this?
Thanks Guys

Dave

Why didn't Roadside Assistance try jump-starting it? Do you know where the battery terminals are located?

Many of us, including me, have used the battery tender type of connection to the battery for recharging the battery, but I personally would not use that to try to jumpstart a dead battery; I would put the jump-start leads directly to the battery terminals.

 

[Mr. White]

I am also a four year change out person. Mine are always in a heated garage and on tenders for the "winter sleep" portion of the year. Here, that is October - March, give or take a couple weeks.

I have never had a battery "crap out" on me or leave me stranded. So far--it is working. :thumbup:

Mr. Ak....I always keep my Spyder in a heated barn too. This afternoon my barn thermometer showed 115, and hotter this weekend. As I ride 12 months a year, I change out every three years. I know you ride in remote areas as I do. In West Texas with no cell service I don't need a "no start" situation.

:spyder2:

 

[jnt]

+1 on Lamonster’s starter/jumper thingy

Got one. Started neighbor’s dead car right out of the box. Will even start a Cummins!

 

[ARtraveler]

Mr. Ak....I always keep my Spyder in a heated barn too. This afternoon my barn thermometer showed 115, and hotter this weekend. As I ride 12 months a year, I change out every three years. I know you ride in remote areas as I do. In West Texas with no cell service I don't need a "no start" situation.

:spyder2:

:agree: Absolutely, Positively. :bowdown::bowdown::firstplace::firstplace:

 

[4 MARIE]

I don't assign a date to change. but if you get 4 yrs you are lucky. When I'm not riding
every day, I'll plug in the tender too.
You know what your starter is supposed to sound like, if it's different, the only place I would ride
is to the battery store.