2017 sp battery

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  1. keithg1748

    keithg1748 Active Member

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    hi , I just wondered about the new battery on these , I just wanted to know what battery conditioner I would need as I put my bike away over the winter and looking at the price of these batterys I don't want to kill it being stood , any body bought one for theres ? thanks for any info.
     
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    Cbrjay Well-Known Member

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    2 year warranty so don't worry
     
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    is the battery covered on that ? I wasn't sure , thanks.
     
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    not according to this and after 13months I had to buy a new one.

    What's not covered

    The following items are not covered by the Honda warranty:

    • Any damage that results from neglect of the periodic maintenance in the manner that we recommend
    • Any damage that results from repair or maintenance performed using methods not specified by Honda.
    • Any damage that results from the use of the vehicle for race, rally or similar competitive sports.
    • Any damage that results from operating methods other than those indicated the owners manual or use beyond the limitations or specifications specified by Honda (maximum load, passenger capacity, engine speed and others.
    • Any damage that results from use of non-genuine parts or from use of fuel, lubricants and liquid agents with specifications different from those indicated in owners manual.
    • Any damage that results from modifications not approved by Honda (engine tune-up, vehicle performance modifications, reduction of lights, enlargements and other changes.
    • Any damage that results from the passage of time (natural fading of painted surfaces, plated surfaces and other deterioration).
    • Aesthetic phenomena that do not affect performance.
    • Any damage that results from improper storage or transport.
    Consumable replacement parts and lubricants:

    • Parts: Spark plugs, fuel filters, oil filter elements, drive chains, air cleaner elements, brake pads, brake shoes, clutch discs, battery, lights(excluding sealed beam), fuses, motor brushes, step rubbers, belts, tyres, tubes and other rubber parts.
    • Lubricants: Oil, grease, battery electrolyte, radiator coolant and other items specified by Honda.
    • Cleaning, inspection, adjustment and other periodic maintenance items.
    Expenses incidental to the warranty claim, including:

    • Additional expenses incurred for communications, lodging, meals and other items due to breakdown of the product in a remote area.
    • Compensation for loss of time, commercial losses or rental costs for a substitute product during the period of adjustment.
     
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    keithg1748 Active Member

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    so can these batterys be replaced with the 2017 standard acid battery ? or does it have to be one of the new ones ?
     
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    good question, I am sure Honda will say OEM Lithium,they are usually smaller as well so the space may not be there.
     
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    My bmw battery was covered for 2 years
     
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    it would be interesting to find out the difference because the price of the sp batteries are a bit over the top.
     
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    Why worry about the price of a battery the bikes 19k plus....should last a few years yet....
     
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  11. ed williams

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    Only £16000 now,
     
  12. keithg1748

    keithg1748 Active Member

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    got mine for £16850. which I thought was a good price. getting delivered Monday.
     
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    One colour option must have cost them some sales, I would love one in Black.
     
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    That is a good price......just goes to show there not selling them but at that price worth a go base ones must be about 12.5k then....
     
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    I like the red , blue , but I didn't like the matt black in the standard it didn't look right , but that's just what I think,, lol
     
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    keithg1748 Active Member

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    the dealer told me today that Honda had no more sps left ?
     
  17. Wozza

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    They said that about the last model .....crates of them boxed up in some warehouse somewhere no doubt..
    Still a lot of bike for the money enjoy....
     
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    will do . cheers.
     
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    if its lithium I'd just disconnect it over that time.
    It wont discharge during storage.
     
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  20. keithg1748

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    just disconnect the negative ?
     

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