My RSS died...temporarily! Thoughts?

[StealthSpyder]

Thanks Bob! Can you recommend a Yuasa model number? How about an online or brick and mortar vendor that you would recommend that I purchase it from that'll have good pricing/value/warranty etc?

Thanks

 

[Firefly]

I can't remember the battery specs... probably in the owners manual or at least a service manual.. or do a forum search out here.
Battery Tender is now selling motorcycle batteries that are lithium ion. Expensive but should last longer.


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[Bob Denman]

Thanks Bob! Can you recommend a Yuasa model number? How about an online or brick and mortar vendor that you would recommend that I purchase it from that'll have good pricing/value/warranty etc?

Thanks

YTX 24HL

http://www.yuasabatteries.com/powersports.php

 

[oldgoat]

OK guys, the jumping didn't work. Battery might be toast. I was able to fire up the electronics but when I went to turn her over/fire up...nothing.

So, assuming I need a new battery:

-where would you recommend I purchase it from for best price?
-Does the spyder need a specific type of battery and if so what would you recommend for a 2012 RSS?
-what's the procedure for installing it? Is it difficult? I am very mechanically declined, as in, I have never even changed the oil in any vehicle I've ever owned.

Would you recommend that I get it done by a local motorcycle shop? Would have to get it towed if that's the case.


Thanks for the help guys. I'm bummed!!

If you hook up your truck battery negative to the negative bolt under the seat at the rear and the positive one to the positive on the battery side of the starter solenoid then you should get power to both the starter motor & the instrumentation. The dead Spyder battery is out of the equation. If it won't turn over you have a much bigger problem than a dead battery. IMO!