Harley Touring Bike BATTERY REMOVAL

[@rickschlamp4797]

At last a no nonsense straight to the point no bullshit video…. Thanks for taking the time to show us how it’s done!

[@griderstc]

Agreed. Well said. Thanks

[@rgh622]

That's what I needed! Thanks for the how-to. BTW, pull the 50 AMP fuse under the left side cover before attempting battery cable disconnection. Helps avoid shorting out any fuses and accidental sparking.

[@byronturnbow2189]

this video saved me. I had gotten to the battery but could not pull it out. the strap had slipped down in the hole and I didn't even know it existed. other videos seemed to have skipped over that part. I used long pliers to fish it out and was able to then lift up the battery. now I have it taped to the top of the new battery so I won't have to fish for it.

[@griderstc]

Great idea. Going to do the same. Thanks

[@09FLTRMM77]

Thanks!! I couldn’t figure out how to get the plastic thing off the top of the battery!! Works the same way on a 2009 fltr. I’m an old biker, bought this bike used, have two other older H-D’S and was amazed at the CRAP the factory crammed under the seat!! Thanks again!!👍🏼👍🏼

[@cs4370]

Excellent. The second time I’ve used your video for my flhrxs. I can’t remember what unclips were.

[@rednecktech82]

I watch my own vids for help again from time to time lol, I have youngzeihmers 😆

[@noneof.yourbusiness9152]

What I would remind everyone is to take off the negative (-) cable first. If you don't and start removing the positive cable first and your screwdriver comes into contact with anything negative, such as the frame or brackets you will short the battery if it even has a little juice left in it. The same for putting in the new battery, reverse the order. Connect the negative terminal LAST. One other suggestion. It's difficult to get a grip on the battery to lift it out even with the strap. After removing the cables, put the screws partway back into the terminals.That will give you something to hold onto the battery and keep it straight as you pull up on the strap.

[@dh2392]

Subtracting cables, negative first. Adding cables, positive first. This is my little trick for never forgetting the sequence.

[@rednecktech82]

I call bs. We've all been taught that but I get arcing on all batteries (so not a vehicle issue) no matter what cable is connected or disconnected first.

[@dh2392]

@@rednecktech82 so what do you think could happen if while disconnecting the positive terminal, your wrench slips and touches metal and the battery is still grounded. Remove negative first, put it back on last.

[@rednecktech82]

@@dh2392 what!? + disconnected...so NOT connected to battery but still attached to the starter solenoid...and you bump it on metal?...nothing, nothing will happen lol.

[@robertcollins3761]

Great video! I would recommend pulling 50 fuse under the left panel of the bike. But fantastic video, thanks for making!

[@yucasola]

Thank you; very helpful. First time touring owner after 30 years of Softails. Be safe everyone.

[@dalemcconnell2638]

Thank you! That plastic cover on the battery had me stumped but your explanation was excellent.

[@marcusheatherleverett8451]

Thank you so much for making this video. Tried to start my bike this morning. Wouldn't start thought the battery was just right under the seat and it wasn't. As you know video is very helpful

[@gumpinga7553]

Thank you. Time to change the battery for the first time. Your video will definitely help.

[@davidbucklew7611]

Helped a lot. Thanks for taking the time to do your video for us!

[@Tripleshot43]

thanks i was puzzled on getting that cover off

[@juansias999]

You are really good at these how to videos. Keep it up and your subscriptions will grow. Thanks much.

[@karlakers9256]

My strap to help remove the battery was under the battery. i placed a small allen wrench in the negative terminal as a handle, worked great.

[@rodneyshuffler5810]

Good job keeping it simple, I've got the same bike as you....I get more compliments on that Olive Gold paint than any other bike I've owned.

[@rednecktech82]

Thank you. Yeah I've only seen one or two others this color...I like it and like that it's not super common.

[@DaveWolfe-q2h]

By the way, thank you, My bike wasn't exactly like your video but I was able to figure it easily. The hardest part was getting that damn plastic cover off the top of the battery. LOL And, my 2011 ultra didn't have the nice battery lift strap. That would have been nice. Nonetheless, you helped me so I do say thank you.

[@MrNetnut]

no strap

[@carljehle1468]

Great video, made my battery change out very easy and quick, thank you!

[@richardpieper5251]

Thanks for the video. My Harley dealer just closed their doors and my battery went dead so it’s a job I’ll have to do myself.

[@blackstonemgmt1201]

I did feel dumb... and my strap was disintegrated in half.. but I put the battery screws through the piece I had to the terminals and still used it like handle .. thanks for the information, regardless! GREAT WORK!!

[@rednecktech82]

@@blackstonemgmt1201 yeah it's simple...once you know. Until then though it can be a mystery.

[@griderstc]

THANK YOU! Perfect. Exactly what this neophyte needed. Thank You.

[@tatorb6623]

Great video. Still pretty much on point for 2021 bikes.

[@rednecktech82]

Thank you, we always appreciate confirmation on other applications!

[@CSMIRC]

Great video. You did not discuss about the alarm and removing the fuse. Those are very critical to the exercise.

[@CSMIRC]

Great video and it helped me thanks.

[@jordanhoug8691]

Lol you're right. Soo easy. Just bought my first cruiser. The other rockets I had were keys to remove the seat. I was stumped looking for a key hole

[@joetheplumber5781]

New subscriber here:) Simple and to the point video. Gonna binge on them all!

[@rednecktech82]

Thank you so much I really appreciate the support!

[@anthonychen2483]

Thanks for the video! It helps a lot for someone like me who is doing it the first time.

[@illebdt8]

It would help if you got someone to hold the camera still while you did this. I couldn't see all the disconnections that you did while the camera was flopping around.

[@elisanieto1139]

Dude u saved my life i never even saw the strap there 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@jamescriss5401]

I just got my ultra limited and now using a heated jacket. Thanks for the info.👍

[@rdkngcat]

Awsome thanks for the direct, to the point video!

[@david123429]

Does this machine have an alternator?

[@nunyabidness9895]

Thanks for the help man! My 2019 Ultra looks JUST like yours. Great minds think alike! LOL

[@DieselLegiance]

Nice video. I’m from Pennsylvania too.

[@raelmacintyre974]

Shouldn’t u pull main fuse before taking battery out?

[@MrNetnut]

How About With No Strip? Any Suggestions ? I Got Bad Hands/;-)

[@01968752]

Thanks! R GH is right. Pull the 50 AMP fuse on the left side first.

[@jeffreycloonan2159]

Thank you! Just changed my first Harley battery out!

[@scottspitler1443]

Good video for my Twin Cam Road King Classic but the 1988 Electroglide Classic is completely different.

[@gcragg11]

why not hook up a quick connect cable for a battery tender?! Why go through this in and out every yr?

[@rednecktech82]

Worse, the bike comes with a preinstalled hookup! This vid is also for removing if/when the battery needs replaced but...I take batteries out of about 6 different things and put them all in my basement on a tender...just easier than running bunch of ext. cords etc plus I only have a couple tenders so I rotate the batteries on what I have.

[@gcragg11]

@@rednecktech82 oh… ha! Ya … thought it should. Between me and my bro in law I service about 18 batteries a yr. So I’ve been adding the quick connect cables to everything. The Harleys all had them so I thought that yours should as well Take care and thanks for the vid 😊👍

[@joshuawarner5849]

Nice Bikes,,,Your video was really helpful Thanks!!!

[@peterjones8546]

That's why it was so hard lifting my battery out because the previous owner put the battery on top of the lifting strap.

[@nickdingmann3622]

What about all the hoopla in the Owner's Manual about disarming the security system prior to disconnecting the battery? Anything to this?

[@rednecktech82]

I had no issues myself.

[@davidblyth6594]

I recommend putting 10 mm bolts back into your battery terminals and lifting it out using those as handles

[@johnasbury9915]

My strap was broken(found it under the battery once I removed the old one and the Alarm Is deafening.. 😂 but I got it in and on the trickle charger.

[@louiedee279]

that loos easy. thank you. have to remove battery and install tender on my battery.

[@gmdr7396]

dude...youre awesome! thanks for the vid,its very helpful

[@TB-ug4cp]

Thanks, just what I needed.

[@undergrounddiamonds]

Thanks bro. I was trying to pull it out without using the strap. Daaaaaaa

[@ChristosBassCovers]

You Rock Bro! Simple but you made it simpler... :)

[@jimmycates9631]

That strap of mine broke and its impossible for me to get it out now lol

[@rkcos]

The assembly does not move forward

[@fb510m]

new subscriber, liked this video!

[@MersadeesBinns2]

Thank You!

[@pallbearers1969]

Awesome, great work

[@couplesandcash5999]

Thanks for the help

[@kerrypowell5913]

Thanx man

[@frankcruz1751]

It did help a lot!

[@frankcruz1751]

Thank you for sharing it

[@louiedee279]

done did not need to remove battery to install battery tender.

[@Grey-l4d]

Thanks 👍

[@bluepinky131]

Thx

[@peterhansgabathuler7964]

perfect Thanks

[@SavageAlaskan1]

What a freaking nightmare

[@wittelarry1]

When I pulled my seat off and saw all that crap. 😡

[@BeersBikesandTheFlag]

Lol cool