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[Buckaroo]

Got my first LMH. Also got "lo batt volt" warning. I know this has been discussed before & is there a fix for this that does not require me going to the dealer? New 2010 RS SE5.

 

[Lamonster]

Got my first LMH. Also got "lo batt volt" warning. I know this has been discussed before & is there a fix for this that does not require me going to the dealer? New 2010 RS SE5.

Charge your battery

 

[NancysToy]

Both of the above.

 

[bone crusher]

Lamont, Scotty, HD,

What's the word on this battery...mine is now 2.5 years old...on a tender though...will have to replace sooner or later...

Lamont, how does this compare to the one you got in regards to power, compatibility, etc...?

http://blackwidowaccessories.com/proddetail.php?prod=can_am_spyder_battery

 

[Lamonster]

Lamont, Scotty, HD,

What's the word on this battery...mine is now 2.5 years old...on a tender though...will have to replace sooner or later...

Lamont, how does this compare to the one you got in regards to power, compatibility, etc...?

http://blackwidowaccessories.com/proddetail.php?prod=can_am_spyder_battery

Looks like the stock battery to me. :dontknow:

 

[Buckaroo]

If I have to disconnect the battery for cleaning terminals or charging, will it affect the settings on the computer or will things just reset to factory settings?

 

[wyliec]

If I have to disconnect the battery for cleaning terminals or charging, will it affect the settings on the computer or will things just reset to factory settings?

I think the only thing you lose are any stored codes.

 

[Lamonster]

Might have to reset your clock.

 

[Buckaroo]

When I bought the bike, the battery was not in the machine. The bike had been on the showroom floor for some time. I suspect that the battery was probably sitting on some shelf. Due to weather I have not gotten to ride it much. Yesterday was only my fourth time out on it since purchase. I had heard that the bike's engine charged the battery at high RPM usage.

Do most of you put the bike on a tender on a regular basis? If so, how often? It seems a bit inconvenient. Should I buy that battery that is advertised by Black Widow?

 

[wyliec]

No, you don't lose anything.

The codes are stored in a way that is not affected by the battery.

Everything (like the odometer reading & your preferences) will be the same even if you take out the battery for a long time.

Check out post #10 here:

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11766&highlight=battery

Also, how do I carry over a direct quote from a different thread. I know that you hit 'quote', if in the same thread. When I say direct, I mean so that it doesn't look like I made it up.

 

[NancysToy]

With regular use, the Spyder should keep its battery charged. Many people, especially in cold climates, keep their Spyder plugged in to a Battery Tender (or equivalent) when not in use, however. A fully charged battery is less likely to sulfate or fail prematurely. Your Spyder could have a variety of problems. First, it is common for the battery to not be connected firmly, resulting in a poor charge. Loose connections can also happen from changes in weather, or due to vibration. Second, there could be corrosion or oxidation from sitting so long...the connections and terminals should be cleaned. Finally, a battery that is charged, then left idle, can readily get weak or fail. Your battery was probably installed, then left in the Spyder on the floor. It could have become sulphated, where it would not take a charge well.

The first thing to do, if you do not have a Battery Tender, is to check and clean the terminals. This means the terminals at the battery, under the Tupperware, not the charging terminals under the seat. While you are there, you may want to attach the Battery Tender harness....if you choose to purchase a charger. The second thing to do (or first if you already have a Tender) is to fully charge the battery. The light on the Battery Tender should indicate the state of charge, and should show green when the battery becomes fully charged. If it does not come to full charge with clean, tight teminals, the battery is probably bad. If it repeatedly takes many hours to charge, the battery is probably weak, too. The battery should retain at least 12.7 volts after sitting several hours to overnight...after having been fully charged. When briefly cranking the starter with the throttle fully open, the battery should remain above 10.0 volts. Your dealer can do a more sophisticated load test. If the battery tests bad, it should be replaced.

 

[Buckaroo]

Okay, Professor, thanks for the info. However, what is the "tupperware"? Also, I assume that I can charge the battery while it is still connected to the bike?

 

[stormtrooper]

Okay, Professor, thanks for the info. However, what is the "tupperware"? Also, I assume that I can charge the battery while it is still connected to the bike?

The tupperware is what we call (spyderlovers) all the body covers on the spyder.

 

[Buckaroo]

Thanks. I was a bit perplexed. Hopefully, there will be some places open today where I can get a battery charger.

 

[NancysToy]

Thanks. I was a bit perplexed. Hopefully, there will be some places open today where I can get a battery charger.

Be sure and get one meant for motorcycles, like the Battery Tender, Battery Tender Jr., Accumate, Optimate, or XTreme. A regular trickle or automotive charger can damage the battery. The instructions for removing the body panels (and accessing the battery) are in your manual.

 

[Buckaroo]

I just purchased a battery tender jr and hooked up the battery. The connections seem tight under the seat. I have not removed the "tupperware" yet. I would like to see if this works w/o doing that first. I will let it charge overnight and see what happens. Thanks to you all.:yes: