2023 Super Cub 125 Battery and Tender install

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  • 2023 SuperCub Pearl Gray. Battery and trickle charger install. It is not as easy as other motorcycles that I've worked on. Space is tight and the plastic cover for the battery makes it difficult to screw on anything on the terminals
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  • @ukemanstourbridge
    @ukemanstourbridge 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    A job well done. I must admit that when I did mine (which has worked out very well) I cut away the “shrouds” on the battery cover that are positioned over and forward of the battery terminals, as I found these were making an already fiddly job a nightmare. Opening up the aperture made the connection easier and I did not need to cut away any part of the connection rings. I can’t see how cutting away those shrouds will adversely affect anything, since the battery and terminals are well tucked away. Honda could surely have made battery access a who,e lot easier than they have. Thanks for the video, which I watched with admiration, having cursed my way through the job a few months ago!

    • @MacrossGarage
      @MacrossGarage  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This was harder than usual for sure. Filming it was a pain as well. I agree the plastic cover seems over kill since the positive cable is covered. The fear of dropping your bolts into the abyss was also a factor.

  • @wesleycardinal8869
    @wesleycardinal8869 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks for the video, I also did this a couple of months ago. Battery access is very tight on these, and made a straightforward job into a very fiddly and frustrating experience. I ended up cutting the eyelets off the charger terminals as they were too big, and i attached smaller terminals. But that was a job in itself too - I had to buy a quality crimping tool to replace my cheap one, which was not working properly and resulting in loose connections. But its on now and looks a lot like your finished product. My advice is to estimate how long this will take, then multiply it by three. Thanks again 👍🇦🇺

    • @MacrossGarage
      @MacrossGarage  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Glad it worked out, this is definitely the toughest battery access. Multiply by 4 if your filming as well 😂

  • @randalortiz3821
    @randalortiz3821 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    For me pulling out the old battery was difficult!! Finally did it by making some fingerloops to pull on with 2 small zip ties on the terminals and raising the bottom of the battery up with a long screwdriver. Came right out.

    • @MacrossGarage
      @MacrossGarage  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yea it’s pretty tight there.

  • @xaraxania
    @xaraxania 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just found i have left my ignition on and didnt have a clue where to find the battery, it's all so tucked in, and what a load of faff!!! but thanks for this , i really appreciate the advice :)

    • @MacrossGarage
      @MacrossGarage  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s definitely one of the toughest to get too. Glad to help.

  • @jeffperdue6689
    @jeffperdue6689 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Clipping the eyelet is a good tip. That way you could squeeze the eyelet to decrease the outer diameter of it.

    • @MacrossGarage
      @MacrossGarage  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I thought about doing that but didn’t do it.

    • @jeffperdue6689
      @jeffperdue6689 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Watching you guys with the Super Cubs is making me want to get one

    • @MacrossGarage
      @MacrossGarage  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jeffperdue6689 you won’t regret it.

  • @BigChiefSugarFree
    @BigChiefSugarFree 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks Bro ✌️

    • @MacrossGarage
      @MacrossGarage  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      No problem 👍

  • @manuelferreira3744
    @manuelferreira3744 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good job!

    • @MacrossGarage
      @MacrossGarage  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you

    • @manuelferreira3744
      @manuelferreira3744 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Good:
      I am writing from Portugal, I am 69 years old and I am interested in purchasing the Super Cub, can you tell me if it is very difficult for ME to adapt that semi automatic gearbox?
      I have a motorcycle license I had motorcycles when I was young but I haven't driven in 30 years.
      good curves
      Hug.

    • @MacrossGarage
      @MacrossGarage  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It’s pretty easy to learn. No clutch so you can’t stall. The biggest thing to learn is down shifting. It can lurch if you down shift unless you rev match it.

    • @manuelferreira3744
      @manuelferreira3744 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@MacrossGarage

  • @MrBackslider1
    @MrBackslider1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I did the exact same thing to my wife's Super Cub. Same color possibly same year. You would think that Honda would sell these preinstalled!! Damn pain getting to this battery.

    • @MacrossGarage
      @MacrossGarage  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The most difficult I’ve dealt with.

  • @luolin2
    @luolin2 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for the video. The dealer put the tender on for me but I am getting some funky low voltage dash shenanigans. I can see now why I may be losing some connections.

    • @MacrossGarage
      @MacrossGarage  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You’re welcome. What do you think the issue is?

    • @luolin2
      @luolin2 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’m hoping that is a loose connection with one of the battery terminals. The dealer puts a tender on for all their motorcycles, so I’m hoping I can tighten the leads and ride without trouble. Seeing you doing this makes me think that maybe they didn’t get a secure fit. I get a flashing ABS light on after 20 miles of riding (this happened the last 2 days) and I got a total dash off and on issue while waiting for a light, but this went away a soon as I drove off. FB group said to check battery for low voltages. So I’m off to do what you had done. My thinking is that a problem has the easiest solution, lol.

    • @MacrossGarage
      @MacrossGarage  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hopefully that is all it is and not a bigger issue. Let me know how it turns out.

    • @luolin2
      @luolin2 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@MacrossGarage I just got done. The bottom hex screw was missing but that was for the awkward cover piece for the harness. I see where they has to clip the eyelets to make the tender connectors fit. I repositioned them and tightened down. Seemed a little loose and could could poor connection. Will ride 50 miles today for commute and see. Thanks for the support.

    • @MacrossGarage
      @MacrossGarage  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The access is bad on these batteries. Hope that fixes it.

  • @consciousmeat1539
    @consciousmeat1539 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    thanks for the video! what mirrors are those by chance? I want to replace the stock ones.

  • @burzeratsky1320
    @burzeratsky1320 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    By placing the connector under the seat, you won't be able to access it when the battery is dead because the seat latch is electronic. Better to leave it hanging out a bit.

    • @MacrossGarage
      @MacrossGarage  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yea realized that. I leave my seat up when I park it in the garage. Thanks.

    • @user-xc1hf5jg5r
      @user-xc1hf5jg5r 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      This is 2023 model. I don’t have the battery drain problem.

  • @EdwardLively
    @EdwardLively 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Whst tool was that you were using?

    • @MacrossGarage
      @MacrossGarage  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Which part of the video?

  • @paulharris3149
    @paulharris3149 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Easier to start engine and charge battery up

  • @xylogloss5905
    @xylogloss5905 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    C’est vraiment une grosse galère pour enlever la batterie

  • @Gourmetper
    @Gourmetper 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    O my god???

  • @bluegtturbo
    @bluegtturbo 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That looks painful 😢

  • @user-un7hv9hn4n
    @user-un7hv9hn4n 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I put one on my wife Super Cub and placed it under the seat right side just enough to tuck it under but not hanging like a eyesore. These Batteries are a BITCH to get to, Honda should have these already installed because some smart ass technician wasn't smart enough to have a mechanical latch under the seat to gain access. It came in handy because these batteries go dead really quick if you let them set up. I seen the fckd up possibility seconds after I purchased it back in 2021

    • @MacrossGarage
      @MacrossGarage  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yea it’s the toughest battery I’ve ever worked with and that includes full size motorcycles

  • @brayanbriak6516
    @brayanbriak6516 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Aduh clumpsy

  • @NicholasRichmond-dn8qh
    @NicholasRichmond-dn8qh 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Let’s tuck the battery away tightly so it looks pleasing and tucked away,no swearing 🤬 please .

  • @gatehanger1385
    @gatehanger1385 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    What an awful design of battery location... Nightmare!