[coyotek]

Our alarm backup batteries have a 10 year shelf life. Not really sure how long they last in the bike. After 6 years, I changed mine today. 90 mins start to finish and that included cleaning every part as it came off the bike. Wouldn't want a 3 dollar battery sticking me on the side of the road on a long ride.

 

[Optimus]

Good to know. Where exactly are these batteries located on the bike if I may ask. I have a 2015 GT. Mine probably needs replaced as well for some preventative maintenance. Thanks in advance.

 

[1004ron]

I'll probably replace mine soon.

You can check the alarm batteries voltage using Motoscan or GS-911

Amazon.com

 

[coyotek]

In the tail of the bike.

 

[Gunnert]

@coyotek , that's a new one on me. I've never given those batteries a second thought. BTW, the 10 year shelf life is off a bit, mine have been installed/running for over 11 years.

Are steps to change on the Maintenance DVD?

Duane

 

[coyotek]

@coyotek , that's a new one on me. I've never given those batteries a second thought. BTW, the 10 year shelf life is off a bit, mine have been installed/running for over 11 years.

Are steps to change on the Maintenance DVD?

Duane

10 yr shelf life is a min spec to something like 80% of original capacity. Probably varies my mfg. I would guess they last pretty long IF you keep your bike battery installed. Yes, in the manual.

 

[Arizona Jim]

I've never armed the bike alarm.

 

[Gunnert]

+1 @Arizona Jim , me either.

Duane

 

[coyotek]

I'll probably replace mine soon.

I meant to try this and forgot... so if you think of it when you have yours apart do this...

Remove the two batteries and then see if the bike will start with them "dead"

 

[Booger Man]

Never knew batteries were there.

 

[coyotek]

Hunting for the elusive front strut today.

 

[coyotek]

Had a passenger.

 

[Gunnert]

Once you get that gas tank out it will be clearly visible.

Duane

 

[coyotek]

@Gunnert Does that ABS unit have to move out of the way of the big nut? Mine moves a little but doesn't really clear.

 

[Gunnert]

@Gunnert Does that ABS unit have to move out of the way of the big nut? Mine moves a little but doesn't really clear.

Only ever so slightly just to access the nut. It will be hard to move! You'll almost have to use a pry bar, it's that hard to move.

Duane

 

[coyotek]

Only ever so slightly just to access the nut. It will be hard to move!

Duane

Gotcha.

 

[coyotek]

 

[Gunnert]

Good job!

Duane

 

[coyotek]

Good job!

Duane

Wonder if I had it on 1up Comfort?

 

[1004ron]

Wonder if I had it on 1up Comfort?

Isn't that only important for the rear shock?