Pirate
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At home, I've had my Xpedition on a NOCO Battery Maintainer anytime it's not out rolling.
Just completed some upgrades and took 'er out for a ride. About 25 miles.
Then another a few days later. About 55 miles.
Then out for another 25 mile ride.
Yesterday, parked just inside the Toybarn, NOCO not in use the last two days.
Going to take a ride to breakfast with the guys.
Turned the key...NOTHING...I mean NOTHING. Pulled the Lead Acid battery out, who uses Lead Acid batteries any way? Polaris does!
Went to take the battery out, and there's white debris on the hold down strap on both sides of the row of battery caps.
Took the battery to my NAPA store and had it tested...nothing. OK, new battery required.
A bit first. I'm using a Kemimoto electronic device holder for my Tablet, just about the Ride Command screen. I mounted a USB port on the right side, with visual display of system voltage.
I have noticed that the voltage is 12.5 to 12.8. Did not pay attention to this. Just thought it was from use and would catch up next ride or when on NOCO.
On the black day, I get two texts from Ride Command that the battery charge is very low. First time that had showed up.
I purchased a NAPA The Legend Premium, model 9834, AGM battery the same height but two inches longer than the original battery. The battery posts are in the correct locations. It cost me $233.99
I took the two small devices used to keep the battery in place. This allows the new battery to sit centered in the battery tray. It is long enough. New battery is the same width.
Used baking powder and water to clean the corrosion products off the strap. Set the battery in place and it fits just fine. I chose to leave the battery lift strap in place. I'm sure I kept one
from another battery. Nope, so I left it in place for the next time I have to remove the battery.
Here is a photo of the battery installed, corrosion preventative sprayed on both battery posts:
And, here is a photo of the battery label with PN and Cranking Amps:
After installation, key turned on, USB port shows 13.9 V DC!!
Took the machine for a 12 mile ride to the local car show and back.
Voltage now reads 13.5 V DC. Plugged in the NOCO and we'll se what it reads after a couple hours.
That's my story. Thought I would share it for all who might be interested.
Pirate
Just completed some upgrades and took 'er out for a ride. About 25 miles.
Then another a few days later. About 55 miles.
Then out for another 25 mile ride.
Yesterday, parked just inside the Toybarn, NOCO not in use the last two days.
Going to take a ride to breakfast with the guys.
Turned the key...NOTHING...I mean NOTHING. Pulled the Lead Acid battery out, who uses Lead Acid batteries any way? Polaris does!
Went to take the battery out, and there's white debris on the hold down strap on both sides of the row of battery caps.
Took the battery to my NAPA store and had it tested...nothing. OK, new battery required.
A bit first. I'm using a Kemimoto electronic device holder for my Tablet, just about the Ride Command screen. I mounted a USB port on the right side, with visual display of system voltage.
I have noticed that the voltage is 12.5 to 12.8. Did not pay attention to this. Just thought it was from use and would catch up next ride or when on NOCO.
On the black day, I get two texts from Ride Command that the battery charge is very low. First time that had showed up.
I purchased a NAPA The Legend Premium, model 9834, AGM battery the same height but two inches longer than the original battery. The battery posts are in the correct locations. It cost me $233.99
I took the two small devices used to keep the battery in place. This allows the new battery to sit centered in the battery tray. It is long enough. New battery is the same width.
Used baking powder and water to clean the corrosion products off the strap. Set the battery in place and it fits just fine. I chose to leave the battery lift strap in place. I'm sure I kept one
from another battery. Nope, so I left it in place for the next time I have to remove the battery.
Here is a photo of the battery installed, corrosion preventative sprayed on both battery posts:
And, here is a photo of the battery label with PN and Cranking Amps:
After installation, key turned on, USB port shows 13.9 V DC!!
Took the machine for a 12 mile ride to the local car show and back.
Voltage now reads 13.5 V DC. Plugged in the NOCO and we'll se what it reads after a couple hours.
That's my story. Thought I would share it for all who might be interested.
Pirate
