2016 Road Glide Ultra Battery Replacement

[@markpoulos6829]

Need to pull the 50a main fuse first before doing and electrical work

[@garys.8333]

Great video, good camera angle I could see everything! Thanks

[@dennisj8572]

Did you lose any radio settings when no power was present t for the short time between old out & new in?

[@Batman825]

Good Question, I never listen to the radio. I always use my phone or a thumb drive full of songs. So I don't know.

[@dennisj8572]

Just in case anyone else was wondering, I installed my new battery in a 2014 Ultra Classic, & the radio stations & all other settings were saved. My bike has optional upgraded radio with navigation like the Limited has.

[@Batman825]

@@dennisj8572 Thanks Dennis for the info.

[@erico6247]

I have a 15 road glide special and I unattached everything, I guess I did more work but had everything out of my way!

[@Sergeant1001]

I have a 2010 ultra classic and when I went to pull the battery out the strap broke in half. Any ideas on how to replace that?

[@Batman825]

Maybe pull it out with vice grips on the negative terminal?

[@GregDonald]

So you're replacing a 2-year old factory Harley Davidson battery. Wow. I guess I'm lucky I got 4.5 years out of my factory battery on my 2017 :)

[@Batman825]

Batteries in Phoenix Arizona last 2-3 years here. Too hot for them in the summer.

[@adamcarpenter8355]

Very informative. Great video

[@mrpayne1981]

Did you have to do anything with the alarm system? I saw a post a few months ago where a guy replaced his battery and then he couldn’t start it because the alarm system was affected.

[@Batman825]

I've never heard that before. Shouldn't have to do anything. I've changed multiple batteries and never had an issue.

[@ThePa1nterhowto]

I just took my battery out on my 16 road glide special, after I disconnected the negative, the alarm went off, kept going every 30 seconds for around 5 minutes, stopped by itself. I had the fob close with me ,hopefully it starts ok when I put the new battery in.

[@mrpayne1981]

@@ThePa1nterhowto Did your bike start ok after all was done?

[@ThePa1nterhowto]

@@mrpayne1981 Yes fired up immediately with no codes or alarm issues

[@gmtech2012]

I started to cringe when I saw you grab that magnet tray. A magnet tray on a painted surface has got bad news written all over it.

[@Batman825]

It has a rubber bottom

[@travisphillips5587]

Thank you!

[@scottgilbertson2618]

How has the deka battery held up??

[@Batman825]

I don't know, I sold the bike. However, I replaced it 5/2018 and it was still good when I sold it 2/2021 and it was still good.

[@scottgilbertson2618]

@@Batman825 ouch, sold the road glide. Sorry to hear that.

[@Batman825]

@@scottgilbertson2618 No worries, I now ride a 2016 Tri Glide.

[@wunique1376]

Why there was sparkle when I connected negative?

[@derekhollis4917]

Disconnect negative first and reconnect negative first.

[@RiasTouch]

looking for local person to help me change bike batt in michigan does the dealership do it?

[@Batman825]

Most dealers will do it for free.

[@NavarreFloyd]

@@Batman825 not here in Florida.....dealership charges $65

[@erico6247]

Depends if dealership is busy or not I'm assuming if busy you'll get a fee if not busy they may help you out it all depends on their mood!

[@kevinbaughman2307]

I can see we have a attention to detail disorder here ! Maybe it's best you go set your ass back in to your recliner ! On second thought just go back go bed and dont come off as what you are projecting ! Leave out the freaking neg!

[@Batman825]

Brother, lighten up, it’s call sarcasm.

[@pabloguerrero2038]

Would you be able to tell me why you replace the battery. I would assume a Harley battery would last longer than a few years.

[@Batman825]

In Arizona the heat kills batteries. They usually last about 3 years. I replaced it because I would ride it for a 1/2 an hour, stop to get gas and it had a hard time restarting. When I put the new battery in it starts right up. I could tell the battery was going bad.

[@stephenkellar8886]

How you maintain your battery while it's in your motorcycle has a lot to do with how long your battery will last. Keeping your battery on a battery tender and not letting it run down is vital in long battery life. If you don't run your bike for a few days, put on the battery tender. Remember that the radio and computer components are still using the battery even when you aren't riding it. Also, it's important to use a dielectric grease on your battery terminals to keep them corrosion free.

[@pamelasiebert2047]

Battery is only warranted for 1 yr...

[@WesWatson1]

@@stephenkellar8886 Just pulled my tender off before trying to start the bike - and battery nearly dead. 3 year old battery. I agree that it helps - but heat if FL probably shortens the life.

[@scrumthebum2451]

That’s weird in Pennsylvania that tell us the cold kills batteries but I get at least 5 years out of one. It’s plugged into the tender from November till March except for maybe 5 or 6 rides if I’m lucky

[@habibabdelkader7053]

on doit deja retirer le fusible de 50 amp avant de travailler sur la moto

[@SteveOstrowski-ex7hw]

I can’t get my positive tight

[@Batman825]

Not sure what to tell you? I'm assuming that the screw is too long? Maybe add a washer on the screw and try that? Are you compare the screw on the new battery to the old one and maybe try that one?

[@davebillingsly5153]

mine lasted about 26 months..junk shit

[@ericharrington2673]

Seriously, nothing is for free