Just wanted to share my observation today, especially for those members that are experiencing dead batteries. I installed my Momo Air Race shift knob today (looks awesome, but I don't have a digital camera, sorry!) and just for kicks I decided to start the car up. I figured the unusual 60 degree day in Cleveland in February would make it less of a shock on the motor. Well, after 3 full months of storage it fired right up on the first try! I can't believe I was able to refrain from taking it out of the garage (don't have it insured right now). But the point is that my battery didn't die. I don't have a security system. Maybe that's why. But if some of you fellow members are having batteries die and you can't blame it on a security system, maybe something else is wrong that would need to get looked at. (trying to help, not cause unnecessary worries!)

Can't wait 'til Spring!!!!!!

 

Thanks for the post, vmb.

My car has been under the dust cover in my unheated garage since December 12 so I haven't even SEEN the car let alone started it up for almost 2 months!

I've been reading a lot of posts lately about dead batteries so I've been getting nervous. Since I've made it this far, I figure if I can hold out for a few more weeks a warm day or two should pop up which would allow me to take it out for a proper drive to recharge the battery without exposing it to wet roads and salt. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

BTW, I've read some speculation in other posts about whether the factory stock battery is a "gel" type. Does anyone out there know for certain if this is true?

 

For those that store the stook for long durations I suggest looking for a "battery maintainer".

This is an electronically controlled battery trickle charger(ie. about 1-2 amps). It measures battery voltage and occasionly kicks on to maintain full charge without overcharging. I suspect it can stay on the battery virtually forever and not boil the water out.
It usually has an LED that stays on when first connected(to fully the battery) then starts winking on only to top up the battery.

It cost about $25-$30 at Walmart, other department stores or Pep Boys, NAPA. That is if they have one, or have heard of it. You may have to search a bit to find one.

I bought one for my unit and one for my mother-in-law who is a snow bird, flying south and storing her car all winter.

They work great.

 

I live in Ct. and we have had an awful winter, but I have been able to get the car out every 2-3 weeks to get the battery going and the tires rotated. Road damage has been minor, since I wait for a day when road is dry. I have heard conflicting opinions on the need to drive it every few weeks to be sure the tires do not develop flat spots. Any opinions. Can't wait until this is a non issue, but that seems a long way away as of now.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by gbaker
[B]For those that store the stook for long durations I suggest looking for a "battery maintainer".

This is an electronically controlled battery trickle charger(ie. about 1-2 amps).

 

It's really quite a bit easier.....just follow the Honda Manual, they designed the car:
"For extended storage disconnect the negative terminal from the battery".

It works on my tent trailer.....but currently I prefer to do my morning ritual on Staurday of letting the stook go to three bars in the cold whilst I listen to "HonK" on the CD (Blue of Your Backdrop in particular).