How To: Harley Davidson Street Glide - Battery Replacement (2012)

Click...Click...Click is never a good sound when starting your bike, especially on a beautiful day to go ride. Not to worry, I am here to help ya with changing your battery out. What you'll need is some patience and tools:
1/2" socket w/ extension, don't want to ding up the tins or scuff-up your other bag
Phillips Head screw driver
Electrical Tape (for the non-electrician in some of us)
New Battery (of course), take your old one to an auto parts store and exchange it for a new one, about $80ish.
Always remember - Negative side FIRST and Negative side LAST (very important) and always consult your manual for your bike specific needs. =0)
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[@matte9274]

You're the man. Switched out in 10 minutes with this guide.

[@DirtHog365MV]

Sweet! I think that's a new record, glad to have ya back out there thundering down the road - ride safe! =0)

[@robertjefferson5915]

Wow you're awesome, just saved me 270 dollars taking it to the shop so glad I found your video, you're the man

[@mhanley2375]

Just bought my First Harley Davidson. ( My First Motorcycle ever). This was very helpful!!

[@marcobid7926]

Excellent video👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻easy to follow and clear instructions... thank you very much🇮🇹

[@bobm.8558]

Thanks for making the video, just replaced on my 2013 Roadking...$145..can't imagine what it would have cost at the dealership!!

[@stevehardy90]

Great video and narration. Helped alot, thanks man.

[@brettberardinelli6194]

I like simple instructions like this guy displayed.

[@jlaskowski76]

Woke up Sunday to go to a 9-11 Memorial ride and CLICK, CLICK, CLICK....hopefully it is just the battery. Thank you for posting this now I just hope that pulling the fuse after turning it on will keep the siren from going off like others have said in various forums ;-)

[@DirtHog365MV]

Uh oh, did you make the 9-11 Memorial Ride? Hope the vid helped ya nonetheless! =0)

[@jlaskowski76]

Nope, I was supposed to leave at 12:30 for the ride and it was 12 when the bike would not start. The video did help and I will add that turning on the bike with the FOB nearby then pulling the main 40A fuse does keep the siren from going off when you disconnect the battery. I also went with the non-OEM bigger CCA battery and I am pleased with how the bike fires right up and no longer hesitates to start.

[@jomue4947]

many thanks for this Video. I have to recharge my Batterie, but i don't found the right Way. Now it's easy!👍

[@andyward5866]

good video ive goot a 2012 glide the same here in australia 52000kms going well but time to do some maintenace cheers keep the videos coming

[@stronghand45]

Great video! Fun to watch and helpful.

[@Sum4Seb]

Hey! you're still alive and kicking 😁 Great how to, hope you have a great riding season.

[@DirtHog365MV]

+Sum4Seb Hey back! You betcha' I'm still here, very much alive and kicking; I am SO done with Winter! Looking forward to seeing y'all back in the saddle as well - thanks for watching! =0)

[@middletonma.policeassociat5529]

Excellent instruction and beats the hell out of going to the dealer!!!!! Thanks

[@DirtHog365MV]

Happy to help and thanks for watching. I have to avoid going to the dealer...often walking away with way more stuff than what I thought I needed. LOL! =0)

[@davidmatthews34]

Just replaced mine yesterday. Great instruction video.

[@rbscalgary96]

An excellent how-to video IMO. I am usually frightened of wrenches and tools, but DirtHog365 makes it look easy. He also has an excellent voice that calms and reassures me. Great video author.

[@DirtHog365MV]

LOL - thanks for the awesome comment Pally RonRonRon01, don't be a-scared of those wrenches and tools. They are more scared of you than you should be of them! =0)

[@IdahoBiker73]

Congrats on another great bike.

[@joshuawarner5849]

Bro nice bike,,,your video was very helpful. Thanks Stay blessed.

[@SteelBustingBiker]

Thank you for straight up tutorial.

[@frankostreetglide5277]

Great video thanks for this!

[@Marchinoele]

I will try tomorrow with this guide!

[@anthonymorgan253]

Thank you very much for the help!!!

[@ehelland1966]

Big help,Thank you!

[@MrSpandau04]

Thx for the nice video. Best wished from Berlin / Germany 🇩🇪

[@ninac7569]

nice video...answered all my questions!!! Thanks

[@DirtHog365MV]

Awesome - happy to help and thanks for watching! =0)

[@silvergoldking]

Thanks, that was good information.

[@michaelshaw4873]

Well done !!! Great job. Thank you.

[@DirtHog365MV]

Welcome - glad to of helped =0)

[@Lookout4the3rdrail]

Second time using this instructions, TWICE !!!

[@davidhurley229]

Thanks. Appreciate your help.

[@DirtHog365MV]

Glad to help - thanks for watching! =0)

[@latininferno]

Good stuff rite thr Amigo! 😎

[@RussB.]

My bike is an FLHT. The curious George cable on mine is connected to a little black box that I assumed was a tip over sensor. But it could be part of the tuner equipment. I have no clue. I work on farm tractors, not motorcycles.😁

[@chrisconstantino520]

thanks for the info.

[@HawkGirlMistyV]

Great how to video!

[@DirtHog365MV]

+Hawk Girl (Misty Varner) much appreciated and thanks for watching! =0)

[@meaneugenm4]

Nice vid! Thank you.

[@DirtHog365MV]

+meaneugenm4 happy to help and thanks for watching! =0)

[@billystreet3501]

Nice job brother!

[@DirtHog365MV]

Thank you brother! =0)

[@francesvinson6894]

Thank you!

[@Keepingcalm14]

Nice smooth commentary ! But I thought it was a hardly! Lol

[@DirtHog365MV]

+Warren V hahahahah, thanks man! =0)

[@richardfromjersey]

want to say THANK YOU !

[@DirtHog365MV]

Most welcome, thanks for watching! =0)

[@kolwicz1]

Got a tip on how to remove the battery when the strap is broken?

[@thebaronusa]

thank's for the video, simple an' clear…. //albin

[@DirtHog365MV]

Very welcome, glad it was helpful! =0)

[@user-ny6jg2vy3l]

Great video but what’s the point of wrapping tape around the negative cable end .

[@creade3783]

It's amazing how on some Harley models. All you have to do is remove the seat to access the battery. While on others, it takes 20 minutes to get to it?

[@henry__49]

Do you have the HD security system?

[@JuanGonzalez-ko7yr]

informative ,thanks

[@DirtHog365MV]

Welcome - thanks for watching! =0)

[@marquiserobinson895]

What kind of battery did you reinstall with?

[@columbo74]

Will the disconnecting of the battery have any effect on the alarmsystem?

[@ScottuFD]

My HD mechanic buddy says first step is to turn key/switch to on until security light goes off. Then turn key/switch off and quickly disconnect the main fuse, located under left side cover. Then go about following these steps. Then the last step is to plug main fuse back in. He said he's seen electric components, including the ECM ($$$), get a shock and fry whatever component. Worth the simple extra step to me to guard against frying a stereo or ECM. 🤙🏼

[@charlesmatthews8772]

My battery died while I was in the hospital just sitting there in the garage, but if a simple trickle charge won't bring it back to life then at least I know what to do now. Thanks

[@DirtHog365MV]

Yea man, glad to help! Mine ultimately bit the dust in the grocery store parking lot...glad the beer was cold, it was one hot day! =0)

[@ctreyssede]

Thank you very much for this very good video : my Electra is alive again !!! Waoooooooo :-) !!!

[@DirtHog365MV]

Waoooooo is right, hahaha...so glad to hear this helped ya get back out there and thunder on down the road! =0)

[@everlybross]

yes , I get that noise yesterday .gonna buy a new battery , but not at the harley dealer shop ! the last one is 3 years old and died ! too much money for such a short time !

[@chrisd4283]

Thank you. I brain-farted to how to get top tray off.

[@michaelstricker995]

Ha Brother thank you for Your KZbin gave me to converse to put my Own Battery and

[@byronturnbow2189]

I'm hear to see how you pull the battery out. I can't get a grip on it. that part is edited out of the video

[@chrisenduroadv1405]

that's a howto.... :-) thanks for it!

[@DirtHog365MV]

+Chris MotoBiking thanks for watching buddy! =0)

[@Maverick71859]

just curious, when you remove & replace it, does this remove all radio settings like in a car or truck.??? I just had mine replaced yet all my settings were somehow saved. Has me curious. Last problem I had was with the DCM. The dealer "wire tied" it tight to the bike so it wouldn't move. Now when my battery supposedly died a DCM message was on my screen. yet the dealer says it was the battery & charged me 208.00. Curious if I was ripped off or what??

[@DirtHog365MV]

It did removal all of my radio settings and had to reset the time after changing out the battery. That does seem awful expensive for a battery and few zip ties, do you know what type of battery was installed? Some of the newer style batteries are exceptionally expensive and doubt the dealership did any comparison shopping on your behalf. Even still, hope you back thundering down the road again - ride safe! =0)

[@Maverick71859]

haven't checked the battery yet, it's cost was supposed to be 170 but the sold it to me for 154, with 1/2 hour labor of 40.00 & tax came to 208. I'm wondering if they actually replaced it seeing as all my settings were still there. Wondering if all they actually did was stabilize the DCM again & say they replaced a battery, although the counter person showed me 2 slips with low cold cranking power, but it could be a cover up too.

[@Maverick71859]

Battery description is 66010-97C Sealed 28AH,DU

[@Maverick71859]

the dealer tied the DCM a couple years ago, was wondering if that was the problem again this time & they blamed the battery & charged to make more money off me.

[@DirtHog365MV]

I'd sure hope that wasn't the case, but does make it painful in the wallet for sure. I looked that battery up and it's one of them good ol' "HD-Genuine" parts. Wow - they are proud of that battery, just over $170. The replacement I used was a standard battery, about $100 difference, and going through the local auto parts store. You may be able to get one cheaper in the future, especially if it just a battery replacement.

[@gilbertquick2412]

To thanks negative off first negative on last

[@d.ricc6421]

No need to remove the bag, just open the lid and it gives you easy access to the seat strap screw, keep the bag on, just my opinion

[@Rockandrollgeerage]

why do they even put that strap across the seat...i removed mine

[@DirtHog365MV]

Supposedly it is to help hold the seat on in case the back screw comes out for any reason...or so the manual reads. Harley - keeping us "safe" since 1903 lol, thanks for watching! =0)

[@brianstokes5783]

Ive always thought it was the passengers "ole shit" handle...

[@toml4101]

Some states (Texas is one) that now require a hand hold for passengers.

[@dynafxdb8569]

Or just unscrew the seat strap and you dont have to remove the bags!

[@simsaudio1714]

SLA or Gel

[@DirtHog365MV]

+sims audio it is an SLA replacement by Super Start Platinum+ ETX30LA found at O'Reilly. Hope that helps and thanks for watching! =0)

[@Rockandrollgeerage]

sims audio I prefer an AGM battery. usually get 6 or more years out of it.

[@colecat11]

lol. next video remove main fuse first.

[@superfloyd1]

Just got out of the dealer with my new battery and my 275$ bill😫😫😫😫😫 f.....

[@DirtHog365MV]

Ouch, dang they are proud of their batteries...

[@scrumthebum2451]

super floyd damn I just got a 625 cca lithium battery for 245$

[@chrissullivan1756]

Funny guy lol

[@Death_User666]

This is worse than getting cancer I might as well just take the damn bike back and get my money

[@Vinh1089]

What the fuck kinda accent is that? Canadian?

[@DirtHog365MV]

No sir lol, southerner...but not deep south. =0)