Has anyone tried Different Batteries, like a NOCO 600A Lithium? How is it working?

[Rottman]

2023 Spyder RTL, 3rd new battery within a year. The cheap China battery didn't make it at prep during purchase. Interstate battery (300CCA) was put in by dealer, as they told me that they didn't have a YUASA battery in stock. Still had starting issues. Thinking that it was because the Interstate battery was only (300CCA), I purchased a new YUASA battery (350CCA). Still having starting issue and decided to take it to another dealer to see what the problem is. Was told that my new battery is bad, and they put in a new YUASA Battery (350CCA). The service writer, told me that the newer model's have issues with batteries if they are just a little weak. So here's my question, Has anyone put a NOCO® Battery 12V 600A Lithium in their Spyder? How is this working out for you? Next question, Lithium batteries take a different type of charger. How does the charging system on the Spyder charge a Lithium battery when you need a lithium charger/tender that is different than a standard charger/tender? TIA.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

2023 Spyder RTL, 3rd new battery within a year. The cheap China battery didn't make it at prep during purchase. Interstate battery (300CCA) was put in by dealer, as they told me that they didn't have a YUASA battery in stock. Still had starting issues. Thinking that it was because the Interstate battery was only (300CCA), I purchased a new YUASA battery (350CCA). Still having starting issue and decided to take it to another dealer to see what the problem is. Was told that my new battery is bad, and they put in a new YUASA Battery (350CCA). The service writer, told me that the newer model's have issues with batteries if they are just a little weak. So here's my question, Has anyone put a NOCO® Battery 12V 600A Lithium in their Spyder? How is this working out for you? Next question, Lithium batteries take a different type of charger. How does the charging system on the Spyder charge a Lithium battery when you need a lithium charger/tender that is different than a standard charger/tender? TIA.

Last question first .... The charging device you will use CONVERTS household AC to 12v DC .... the Spyders alternator only makes 12+ v. DC ..... I just bought that NOCO 20LP for my 14 RT ..... which now starts instantly ...... Mike :thumbup:

 

[Mikey]

I to have swap to the Noco last year, so I am still on the fence on this one! I love the charger I got; the battery too; but I'll hold my review 'til later.

 

[Paddy4810]

Put a NOCO this spring. So far its great. Year or two I'll know more.

 

[PMK]

Not a NOCO, but installed a Shorai in our Spyder. Nearby friend, he installed the NOCO.

Wanted to add though, your battery failures may also be related to a failed alternator clutch. Last year I helped a person, stranded on their trip. After the shop spent weeks changing parts per what BRP told them, turned out to be a failed alternator drive clutch.

Passes all the voltage checks but slips and does not charge the battery under greater loads.

 

[K80Shooter]

I have the Noco NLP20 in mine and love it. It's been over a year with no problem at all.

Make sure that you have a maintainer for the lithium battery also if you go this route. Noco make an excellent product for that also.

 

[Mikey]

I have the Noco NLP20 in mine and love it. It's been over a year with no problem at all.

Make sure that you have a maintainer for the lithium battery also if you go this route. Noco make an excellent product for that also.

And works on all of the rest of the style battery's also!

 

[missouriboy]

On 11/08/22 I installed a battery from O'Reilly Auto Parts for $119.95 plus tax. Only guaranteed for 12 months but after 18 months now, it still spins starter at full speed. I forget the name of it, but the physical dimensions exactly match the Yuasa. I don't use a battery maintainer.

 

[BoatFixx]

I have one.
Works fine.
I maintain with a CTEK CT5

 

[Rottman]

Thank you for the information.

Interesting about the alternator drive clutch. I'll keep that in mind.

 

[Fire34]

Duralast here from Auto Zone $110.00 been 4 years on a battery tender when not in use.
Dave

 

[FrogmanDave]

Last question first .... The charging device you will use CONVERTS household AC to 12v DC .... the Spyders alternator only makes 12+ v. DC ..... I just bought that NOCO 20LP for my 14 RT ..... which now starts instantly ...... Mike :thumbup:

All chargers convert 120 volts ac to (roughly) 12 volts dc. The difference is in how they accomplish this task.

Rottman, I installed the NOCO 20LP in my Spyder from LaMonster and it has never turned over so well. The difference is very noticeable. I will never go back to lead acid. Watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcVj9262zjg It will answer all your questions.

 

[cruisinTX]

I put an Odyssey PC680 in 6 months ago. It's working just fine. It does not have quite the CCA of the OEM battery, but I chose the PC680 based on its longevity in my motorcycles. The last one I changed out on the R1200C lasted 7½ years. Comparing that to the last Yuasa that lasted only a little over three years and the choice was easy.

 

[Allen42]

I bought this $70 MightyMax in February, and so far, no issues at all.
https://a.co/d/c4rRk2p

 

[KAMJAM]

We installed the NOCO Lithium NLP20 batteries in our 2020 RT's recently, it completely eliminated the sluggish cranking, even when the engine is still fairly warm. The compact NOCO GENIUS2 chargers are compatible with AGM/GEL batteries as well LiPo batteries, haven't had to use them on the new batteries... yet.

 

[Rottman]

Thank You Kamjam

 

[Knizar]

We installed the NOCO Lithium NLP20 batteries in our 2020 RT's recently, it completely eliminated the sluggish cranking, even when the engine is still fairly warm. The compact NOCO GENIUS2 chargers are compatible with AGM/GEL batteries as well LiPo batteries, haven't had to use them on the new batteries... yet.

Ditto! Picked up the NOCO NLP20 & Genius2 battery and charger for under $180. total on black friday deals from Amazon.

After 4 1/2 years and over 46K miles my original Yuasa battery spins a little slow after setting a week, never gave me trouble but its time for more power.

My only concern is will it spin it as good on colder days in my Minnesota riding climate. We do take occasional rides in the winter if the roads are dry and 20+ degrees. I do keep the trike in an above freezing shop all winter.

They are predicting -9F below for our neck of the woods Thursday morning, "I will NOT be riding":thumbup: Bill

 

[Cobranut]

I put an Odyssey PC680 in 6 months ago. It's working just fine. It does not have quite the CCA of the OEM battery, but I chose the PC680 based on its longevity in my motorcycles. The last one I changed out on the R1200C lasted 7½ years. Comparing that to the last Yuasa that lasted only a little over three years and the choice was easy.

I've had great service from Odyssey batteries.
The first one, a PC-1200 in my Cobra, lasted over 10 years.
I have a smaller one, I think the PC680, in my 427 stroker LS powered RX-7. About 8 years on that one so far.
Of course, these stay on Battery Minders when not in use.

I just picked up 6 Odyssey Group 31 truck batteries (2150 CA) for my motorcoach. A local guy bought a bunch of year-old surplus, and I got 6 for $550. Six for the price of one. hyea:

My Spyder has a recent Duralast AGM installed by the previous owner.
It's never failed to start, but it doesn't really spin the motor over the way I'd like. Even keeping it on a Minder seems to make no difference.
I'll consider a LiFePo4 when it finally gives up, mainly for the weight savings up front.

 

[Skups]

I wish I knew about this NOCO battery a few months ago. I had a Motobatt for 3 years but it finally died, so I replaced that with a stock YUASA. I do keep the NOCO G3500 smart charger on it most of the time when not riding. The NOCO NLP20 must be new. I don't remember NOCO making batteries in the past. That will definately be my next battery.

 

[bunggarii]

I just bought NOCO about a month ago and it works just fine..