Changing Harley Davidson Sportster Iron Battery When Things Go Wrong

[@OntarioAndrews415]

The look/smile on your face when you were finally done was priceless. Congrats to you TAB!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

[@MINTCUSTOM5]

Very proud of you and you didn't loose your temper. ☺️👍👍👍

[@thelogicallunatic6004]

You crack me up! You learned how to fabricate a motorcycle frame and TIG weld before you ever changed your battery... I love it! Don't feel bad about the battery ordering process. It can be tricky. I bought my old Honda without a battery to compare. If I remember correctly, it actually came with a dead battery wayyyy too big in the box. I was lucky I received the proper one my first shot. You're doing fine. Everybody starts somewhere, you know.

[@bikecommuter24]

The first time I did a rubber mount Sporty battery it took me a bit too, after that its a 10 minute job once you figure out how to handle the ground cable. Some sport bikes they put the battery under the fuel tank..

[@bigboy13a]

I put a battery tender on my road glide special. I’m happy it worked for the winter. I just fired my bike up yesterday. I never had a lithium battery before

[@tomboyabit]

I used it too and it always worked. But after I upgraded my engine my old battery couldn’t handle it anymore

[@simonchilli2088]

I wonder why HD decided to turn the battery's negative/positive positions around?

[@danielmcneil3004]

Hi Deimante. Glad you were able to solve your battery issue. For future reference, you might be interested in doing what I have done for several years. I use MotoBatt batteries which have 4 terminals so the battery can be turned around if necessary to accommodate your bike’s battery cables. I have had good performance from these batteries which come in sizes to fit most bikes. Reasonably priced. Your bike looks good, Ride safe. Cheers, Dan ✌️🏍🇨🇦

[@tomboyabit]

I saw one like this on the how to video. 😃 After I already arranged the battery swap. Thought that would’ve been perfect.

[@rynatyinv.433]

Do you have a link for your seat?! thats sick!

[@mikep.9371]

Good job Deimante, (longest battery change in short utube time) you got it done for first time. Simon on the phone was funny too. Hope you got some sunny days to get out and ride. Hope you have a great weekend. Make sure the terminal nuts were really snugged down with socked wrench as they might loosen up otherwise. Friend has a mc shop and he finds loose battery terminal nuts loose on 50% of bikes brought in.

[@grantbierlmeier7641]

I put in 1275 in my 883 late last year also. I kept the bike on the trickle charger all winter and am also experiencing problems starting. I think the higher compression means I need more cranking amps. So I also ordered a stronger battery and it should be here on Tuesday - I hope it fits! Interesting problem thanks for the video. Have a good ride.

[@tomboyabit]

How old is your Iron? Curious if it is only problem with the old batteries or all stock fitted Harley ones are simply can’t handle a bigger engine.

[@grantbierlmeier7641]

@@tomboyabit it’s a 2009 883 custom - I’ll pull the old battery out on Tuesday when my new one is supposed to arrive and check if it’s original but I suspect (subject to checking) that it has 200 cold cranking amps - which is too weak for the high compression so I splurged and bought a lithium battery with like 450 cold cranking amps - but after watching you video I am worried about the location of the negative and positive (I also didn’t think to check that before ordering) - I’ll post and let you know Tuesday - cheers

[@grantbierlmeier7641]

And I kept my stock heads when I upgraded the motor which gives a higher compression than the stock 1200

[@tomboyabit]

@@grantbierlmeier7641 Let us know if your have been mixed up too online. That hopefully will help more people to check if before ordering and save time and the frustration. As you only need to take a side panel off to see one terminal. It’s negative on mine.

[@grantbierlmeier7641]

@@tomboyabit haha mines positive - and it’s a 2009. Now I am really worried about the one I ordered 😶

[@magnusvalente8589]

Great job, Deimante!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 And such a fun video to watch, indeed!! 😉 I still have an old battery that I replaced on my 2008 Sportster, right before selling it. I will check the terminals but I'm almost sure they are the same as yours. I'll let you know tomorrow.

[@specialse]

A mistake we have all made at some point , you know what to do for next time....i have used Tayna batteries as well , very good friendly and fast service .

[@Andy_FXBB]

Hi, you have to turn ignition on before removing the main fuse. The alarm monitors the main power. But when ignition is on the alarm isn’t monitoring the bike. Love the video though very amusing.

[@mtb_noobie1230]

It is not about what you don't know. It is about what you learnt

[@daveypenn211]

So annoying when you start a job but can't finish it due to incorrect part or tools, you appear to have more patience than me

[@jamesjay9781]

Happy riding and stay safe ✌

[@davidmacgregor5193]

Not enough time for a start up_a_bit? I was really looking forward to hearing your upgraded Sportster Iron rumble_a_bit. It looks like we'll have to wait_a_bit 'til your next video is uploaded to hear your Sporty coming to life after it's winter hibernation.

[@ronniepitt3292]

nice job D ..... next time when you take the side panel/battery cover off lay it down paint side up save the paint from scratches "Top Tip"

[@tomboyabit]

Super top tip! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@AmmarPlayTime]

hi, can you share a link where you bought your sissy bar? its looks pretty dope for me. thank you =)

[@charlesemerson6763]

If you think changing the battery on your Sportster was fun try it on Street Glide Special. Took me a whole half an hour. Of course I should never have let get flat in the first place but that was the fun story.

[@ericosborne9267]

Live and learn my friend, good job.

[@tomboyabit]

Best way to learn is by doing it, isn’t it?

[@bornodnoc1034]

It's frustrating but you did a good job.

[@tomboyabit]

Oh frustration was real lol

[@krisztianuhlik3884]

A bike builder can do anything.

[@tomboyabit]

True is that! That’s why I am a wannabe bike builder!

[@tonykeast9966]

That's awesome the supplier kindly swapped it for you, lucky lady! You must have turned on the charm on the phone call! 😎😅

[@tomboyabit]

I WhatsApped 😅 Must be a smile in a profile picture

[@tonykeast9966]

@@tomboyabit man, I gotta change my WhatsApp profile pic to a smiling hottie chick one and try that in future! 😂 and they'll be like... sure miss Keast, we'll send you a XXL fleshlight tomorrow. Sorry the first one didn't fit. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MotoMango]

We've all done it haha one thing that really works and is easy is to use is vice grips if you can grip the head of the bolt 👍👍

[@tomboyabit]

Really made me feel better. As at some point I felt totally useless lol

[@MotoMango]

@@tomboyabit Again, we've all been there lol xD Keep building and learning 💪💪

[@waffleridersmoto4191]

She’s alive… good work my friend, now get out there and ride. :)

[@tomboyabit]

🤩 That’s the plan

[@mikethebike6825]

I wish you had started it. Hear the heartbeat. 😁👍

[@tomboyabit]

It’s very load and usually I push it out to start it and ride it somewhere as I live in a sleeping area and trying to be a nice neighbour. 😬 Promise lots of sound soon.

[@mikethebike6825]

@@tomboyabit Looking forward to hearing it loud and free!

[@AlexCausey]

There is and old saying. : "Put Mind in gear before putting hands in motion".!

[@czarekp3552]

it started as a tutorial, then it turned to... last time i've checked, that's how it worked... and lastly, i know somebody, who's been doing it for years... and luckily, it's Simon

[@paulgaida4165]

So funny, I guess this is the longest time it took for someone to change the battery :) but at least you did it and next time it would be much easier :) good job

[@gregd.88]

One thing for sure, no one is going to steal the battery unless they have all night!!! Leave it to Harley to make it difficult.

[@richardsracingmad]

Lol, always a few laughs in the videos👍😅

[@tomboyabit]

I thought my life is a tragedy till I realised is a comedy. 🃏

[@ОлексійХлопушин]

Всегда с удовольствием смотрю

[@tomboyabit]

Спасибо 🙏🏻

[@605pilot]

A 5 year old battery has reached its lifespan.

[@FLHCSfan68]

You Rock! 🔥😍😁

[@tomboyabit]

Haha to me seems I go two steps back one forward, but honestly appreciate the support 🙏🏻

[@FLHCSfan68]

@@tomboyabit It's part of learning. 😘

[@YourMajestyTheKing]

My gut feeling is that you shouldn’t have to cut and drill a hole to change battery

[@davidcarbajal3544]

Thats my dream motorcycle 🤩

[@tomboyabit]

Might be not anymore after this video 😂 Kidding. It’s a good dream, go for it!

[@davidcarbajal3544]

@@tomboyabit lol thanks 😊

[@LionelArnoux-u2g]

Vous avez bien apri la leçon mécaniqupe vous être génial vous pouvez tout faire en mécanique papi. Vous a bien apri la leçon vous être génial bravo vous être une grande maintenant et tout vous va bien ❤🤘🌹🏍️vous être pas un garçon manqué pour rien bravo à vous et à tous

[@MRFLESHSTORM]

you would be happier on a Indian

[@you-t2x9j]

Good cruel

[@tomboyabit]

I don’t get it.

[@you-t2x9j]

@@tomboyabit Your modified motorcycle is so cool.

[@tomboyabit]

@@you-t2x9j Awww thank you 🙏🏻 🤩

[@sevenday379]

Puiku!

[@tomboyabit]

Ačiū

[@billsinclair313]

Red loctite so overused!

[@davelee9527]

🤩🤩💖✌

[@laurentdebreczeni349]

😂😂🥰