Africa Twin New Battery Install

Prevention is better than cure, ish...

[@Nightboat]

With any battery, always disconnect the negative side first. Then when re-installing, it's the reverse...the positive is connected first. You found your way there eventually!

[@stephenbecker1463]

Excellent video. I dont look forward to actually doing it myself. I have two questions for you. One, what is and where did you get the windscreen extension? What are you using for the GPS mount? Thank you

[@masonsruggedroads]

Hello Stephen, the screen extender is called MRA Vario and can be found on the web or at The Adventure Bike Shop web page. And the GPS mount is by RAM Mounts who can also be found on the web by searching RAM mounts UK

[@longranger5226]

Thanks for the info. Love my Africa Twin. The only time i ever think of selling it is any time I have to access the battery.

[@masonsruggedroads]

Hahaha… and the more I ride it the more I want to keep it

[@cjgamefreak]

Hear, hear. I've got crash bars on mine which make it even more of a pain -- Battery died, and I'm pretty sure I stripped the negative hex bolt trying to get it out of there, so now I've got a really expensive paperweight until I can get that bolt out of there.

[@rugbopher]

Many thanks! This is by far the best, clearest battery instruction video on the HAT that I’ve seen.

[@masonsruggedroads]

Thanks, and I’m glad it helped 👍

[@Okke-j2n]

​@@masonsruggedroadshy, amazing bike...is this the 2016 2017 version, or the 2018 2019..because I have a 2016...really thank

[@masonsruggedroads]

@@Okke-j2n this was the 2016 model

[@DustyBiker]

You have a great sense of humor. Informative and very entertaining. Well done.

[@masonsruggedroads]

Thanks v much... I just make it all up as I go along, thankfully it seems to work out ok 😬

[@Skiamakhos]

Mason, I'm getting myself an Africa Twin in the next couple of weeks & the first thing I want to do with it is fit a Pegase GPS tracker so that if the local ne'er-do-wells decide to have off with it I can tell the constabulary exactly where my shining steed is before it gets stripped for parts. Pegase have a few tutorials based on bikes that have the battery terminals right under the seat. What d'you reckon might be the best way to wire it in on an AT?

[@masonsruggedroads]

Superb, you’ll love the AT it’s an incredible machine. In terms of protecting said machine with a Pegase unit, I’ll be completely honest, I’ve never fitted a tracker or alarm to any of my steeds, I’ve always had the luxury of a locked garage and SWAT team, ok maybe not the SWAT team… my approach would be to ask your local Honda guy or gal, and then search this here Tube for a tutorial by someone clever chap or chapess that has installed a Pegase tracker. Good luck and enjoy that new bike 👍

[@mohammedbahrani2899]

Best bike ever build i have 2001 and 2016 both bikes are amazing thank you for great information and have good day

[@TripleU-E]

thanks Mason! That is the best video to understand the job of changing batteries on the AT! Well done!

[@TripleU-E]

It's me once again! I received today my Shido Lithium Battery and with the help of your video, it took me just 8-10 minutes. Next time you are in Germany, I buy you a beer! BR Uwe

[@masonsruggedroads]

Superb... that’s so good to hear, and thanks for your kind comments 👍

[@masonsruggedroads]

@@TripleU-E I’m glad the video helped, and yes next time I’m in Germany we should meet up

[@donaldvincentavenger2790]

Mason, I just changed out the battery on my '17 AT. It went as you described. Couldn't have done it without you.

[@masonsruggedroads]

You sir are most welcome 👍👍

[@nickthompson7895]

Good job mate. I’ve the new AT and it’s just as fiddly on the lithium batt. Good to see some maintenance/man shed vids. Boy! me and my AT have got some serious cabin fever. So kept em rolling. Let’s hope Boris is kind to us on Monday eh 👍👍🏍🏍🏍👍👍

[@masonsruggedroads]

Oh man I’ve got cabin fever too! Can’t wait to get back out on those Rugged Roads, and hope to get a new vid out soon

[@JozsaMarton]

dear video creator, please state manufacturing year of your AT, see Batt type, size, installation orientation differs on 2016/17 2018-models, and possibly on 1100CC models too (introducing lithium). thank you.

[@masonsruggedroads]

This battery install was on my 2016 model

[@peetee49]

Always satisfying to put something new on your bike.

[@masonsruggedroads]

Definitely 👍

[@Bighitter786]

Great video, very informative and entertaining at the same time!!!

[@masonsruggedroads]

Thank you for taking the time to comment 👍

[@hatemabughabin3683]

Big fan from Saudi Arabia

[@PennsylvaniaDualSport]

I’m about to replace the original battery in my 2017. Never used a tender on it (although it’s wired for one). Battery is finally starting to show signs of weak initial starting. Always wonder why people who always keep their bike on a tender tend to replace their battery sooner than people that don’t. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@masonsruggedroads]

You’re most welcome 👍

[@MichaelHobbs]

Excellent Video - changing mine tomorrow so perfect timing. Thanks

[@masonsruggedroads]

Thank you Michael… I’m glad it proved helpful

[@iansimmonds9076]

Hello Mr M - I assume this is the same for an Africa Twin Adventure Sport?

[@masonsruggedroads]

Hello Ian.. I’m guessing it is yes, but I’ve not seen the adventure sport up close enough to be sure… but it is likely that Honda didn’t modify the battery tray that much more. Hopefully the video will help towards finding out for sure when you check it etc

[@iansimmonds9076]

@@masonsruggedroads Thanks dude!

[@YvesHausermann]

As a matter of fact, I just changed my battery on crf 1000. Most luckily I watched your tutorial beforehand. And I like your sense of humor! Good job, Masons ! Thanx!

[@masonsruggedroads]

Thank you Yves that’s very kind of you to reply, I’m also glad that my video was helpful, and that the sense of humour was ok 😃

[@NavySEAL696]

Probably a dumb question but is it the same process for the 2017?

[@masonsruggedroads]

I believe it yes, and I don’t think they changed or updated on the newer 1100 model either 🤔

[@johne5854]

Great tip with that bolt on the earth cable/tray.

[@masonsruggedroads]

You’re welcome John...

[@andrewkitchenuk]

Use a piece of blue tak to hold the captive nut in place.

[@curtistackley4529]

Thank you for the video. Without it I would’ve been tugging on it forever until you showed us where to find that Allen head bolts just behind the negative terminal. What a shitty location to mount a battery.

[@masonsruggedroads]

You’re welcome Curtis, I’m pleased to hear the video helped… enjoy the wknd ahead

[@steffenliebermann-gering1439]

Vielen Dank, hat mir sehr geholfen bei meinem Batterie wechsel gerade eben. Grüße aus Berlin

[@masonsruggedroads]

Du bist wilkkommen… have a great day

[@tobberfutooagain2628]

Nice vid Mason. Appreciate it. My attempt is tomorrow..l

[@masonsruggedroads]

You’re welcome… let me know how it goes 👍

[@danemoll4065]

Enjoyed the vid mason. Just changed mine out a few minutes ago. I can relate!!

[@masonsruggedroads]

Thank you Dane…. Have yourself a fantastic day ahead

[@bruceparker1125]

It is a pain to get to. Any one have any suggestions how to remount one to go in and out with a little less problem. A dead battery left me stranded and with out your video I would have been stuck. By the way, I did have a cigarette lighter installed. Could I have jumped lighter to lighter to jump or charge

[@masonsruggedroads]

I’m glad the video was if some help Bruce… I’m pretty sure the power output from a cigarette lighter could cope with the power needed to turn the bikes starter motor. The best options are the jump start battery packs sold in the web, they do plug in to the bike, but can cope with the power surges needed to start a bike.

[@andrewkitchenuk]

The manual says never jump start the bike as it can cause damage to the electrical system and battery. Could be Honda just covering themselves but I'm not going to risk it.

[@mynamedontfi]

Thank you for this.

[@masonsruggedroads]

You’re most welcome

[@hatemabughabin3683]

What year model is the bike ?

[@masonsruggedroads]

2016

[@geoffbrace3610]

Thanks for the vid. Perfect for me.

[@masonsruggedroads]

You’re welcome, glad it helped 👍

[@MrFabsli]

thank you verry much! thats my work for today 😊👍🏼

[@masonsruggedroads]

You are very welcome, I’m pleased the video can be of use 👍

[@stukershaw8394]

Helpful that Mason cheers dude

[@masonsruggedroads]

You are most welcome Stu…. I’m chuffed to bits that other AT riders have found it useful 👍

[@ruperthewson6512]

Thanks for this vid :)

[@masonsruggedroads]

You’re welcome 👍

[@casperjensen4156]

Would have been a great show if the poles from the battery had touched the steel table;-) Cheers;-)

[@masonsruggedroads]

😂

[@otti358]

How stupid does the engineer have to be to install the battery in a touring motorcycle here. I hurt myself all the time when I have to touch the battery. Every time I ship my motorcycle I have to disconnect the battery and every time I get this crap. It gets even worse if you have a crash bar. The entire Africa twin is a misconstruction

[@nigeldove9976]

Hi David,that looked a bit of a faff quite tight a space.However a good job done.

[@masonsruggedroads]

It sure was compact and bijou... but better than rattling around

[@sreach93]

Let there be light 🔦

[@mauriziodellacamera6152]

You need a new Brexit, ask for Boris. 🍻

[@masonsruggedroads]

Yes we do 👍

[@mohammedbahrani2899]

Best bike ever build i have 2001 and 2016 both bikes are amazing thank you for great information and have good day

[@masonsruggedroads]

You sir are most welcome