How to replace an Indian Scout battery

[@Fotogear]

Edwin; video was a lifesaver. I couldn't for the life of me figure out how to get the fuse box out of the way. I kept pulling on the clip at a 90 degree angle to the actual release clip as shown in your video. One additional trick I discovered: once all of the cables are disconnected, I inverted and attached the hold down bracket to the positive (rear) terminal to make lifting the battery out of the bike a breeze. Thanks again!

[@EdwinKua]

Fotogear no worries! Glad to be able help.

[@tschwab6981]

Great Help!! I was having a hard time with the fuse box. The guy at the dealership was telling me I had to pull apart the two silver clips that hold the fuse box cover. Thanks again!!

[@TheBoosterp]

Thank you, completely had forgotten the fuse box clamp. Your video really helped. Disconnect negative first and reattach last is all I’d add.

[@mydogschauffer]

My wife just brought her new to her, 2015 Indian Scout. When leaving for work this morning the bike wouldn't start. I wanted to see how accessible the battery is and found your video. Nicely done! Very clear. Having done much of my own vehicle maintenance and repair I noticed one small part of your procedure that you might consider changing. When possible, always remove the negative cable first. That will reduce the possibility of arcing or shorting across the positive post to the frame if a screwdriver or wrench slips from your grasp. If a tool were to slip from your hand while removing the negative lead, it would be harmless. Well done! Jim

[@EdwinKua]

Thats a good tip Jim. I'm not a mechanic by any form but always good to hear from the community.

[@mydogschauffer]

I think you did well for not being a mechanic. I'll look forward to more vids. Cheers Mate!

[@andrewperez7016]

Thank you. This was the most helpful video I found. Very easy and step by step guidance for us first timers

[@josh2cool124]

Thanks for the video! Just changed my own battery thanks to your video, good stuff

[@jonmajarucon51]

Thanks Edwin Just changed the battery on my Scout 1200. 2019 many thanks!!!!! Jon

[@archiemunro3824]

EK: Thanks for doing the video guy - it was really helpful - I foolishly left my key in my Scout - next time I went to the garage to fire her up, she was, of course, dead. I probably didn't need to remove the battery to charge it, but I followed your video and took it out. All charged up and back in place now and she's back growling like a big cat once again. Best wishes, A.

[@EdwinKua]

That's great Archie. The more often you get your hands dirty, the better you'll know your Scout.

[@RivChick1]

ONE MAJOR SAFETY TIP HERE!!!!! ALWAYS remember to disconnect the NEGATIVE (black) cable FIRST and then the POSITIVE (red). When reconnecting, POSITIVE first then NEGATIVE. You are lucky that you didn't see the sparks fly when you disconnected the positive first.

[@revathiest]

I'm happy to be corrected by someone who knows better, but I do know electricity and I know that it doesnt matter which side you do first, sparks are possible. Current is current and as the circuit is being made, you can get sparks. There IS however a very good reason for disconnecting the ground/black cable first. The positive/red is the one that feeds the electrical components in your bike. If the black is connected while connecting/disconnecting the red, those sparks could send jolts of electricity into your electrical system. By ensuring the black is disconnected why dealing with the red, you will protect your electrical system. Sparks on the ground side still arent good, but the current will be buffered through the battery which will reduce the impact on your electrical components.

[@EdwinKua]

Ooo! thanks for the tip! I'll remember this one.

[@sportrocgirl55]

First, I love your shirt. Lol second very good video thank you. It’s getting cold here and I’m going to take out my battery and put it in a trickle charge in my apartment. I’ve been dreading it and putting it off because it looks like a hassle. Looks easier than I thought it would be. I had no idea how until I saw your video.

[@sportrocgirl55]

Thanks for the video. When putting the tender on the positive I dropped the nut so had to move the fuse box to get to the nut. I wish you would’ve shown how the fuse box goes back in, I put mine back in, it’s smaller than the one you have, there’s more room and it felt loose. I’m hoping it’s in there right lol. But your video helped me to install the battery tender to my bike.

[@eramos1900]

well done bro ! you saved my day ! greetings from Spain !

[@EdwinKua]

That’s great!

[@Lolo100376]

@@EdwinKua same here! great help, thx from Ghent, Belgium ;)

[@-fcousin6779]

Thank you soooooo much! Same on my Octane. You saved me.😅

[@808yewtube]

Edwin, your video was a lifesaver! It gave me the confidence to attempt to remove the battery to charge up Andrew's Indian Scout while he was on a trip. When my Honda Grom needs re-charging, I just roll it into the lift and into my den to put it on a trickle charger. I can't do that with the Scout so when I came upon your video I was so happy and its running great now! mahalo,Misa

[@EdwinKua]

808yewtube Yes the Battery of the scout isn’t in the most convenient location. The more we know our bikes the better it is for us. Saves us money.😊

[@MrBrutalicus]

Well you dont have to remove the battery to charge it.🙂

[@808yewtube]

Theres no outlet in the garage for a trickle charger

[@MrBrutalicus]

808yewtube aha, well in that case it would be hard Ofc. 😉🙂

[@sportrocgirl55]

808yewtube I had to buy an extension cord to plug the tender in.

[@jamesspencer406]

Good job and thanks will be doing soon on my bobber, good reference

[@herberttl]

Your video was a lifesaver! I have no idea why, but the tender was not keeping my battery charged so I bought a new one. My only wish for your video--what size bolts were they? I know...I'm just being lazy. THANK YOU for doing the video.

[@TheCherrybomb0824]

Good video thanks, waiting for my new battery to arrive then I'll change it

[@c28hoe]

Thank you for the clear guidance. ^^

[@Jay-bw3fl]

Thanks for the video! Just changed my battery. A socket with a small extension would have made the battery bracket bolt much easier for you to remove and reinstall.

[@EdwinKua]

I agree. I live in an apartment and have limited storage space for tools. One day... when I can afford a house with a garage, I’ll go gang busters! 😆😊

[@SpudsMcHaggis]

Mate, just wondering how much the dealership at Ashfield charged for the battery? Thanks for the walk through too. I own an Octane so this was good to see when I have to do the same. Another thing, do you go on any of the Ashfield shop rides?

[@johnmcclelndon7641]

Great video don't wear rings when working around batteries ot ca burn off your fingers

[@skrewdreyever]

"looks like there's a bug in there..." haha! great vid man, helps a lot. what music did you use and what size wrench is that?

[@socosurf]

silly question, how did you start the bike with the kickstand down? I have a bobber too.

[@bradleyday6427]

Thanks for posting your video! I found it after I disconnected everything and still could not pull the battery up. I wanted to find out if there was something else to loosen or remove. Looks like it's just difficult to grasp and now I'll just have to wrestle it out. My Scout is a 2015, first production run. Should I be surprised that I need a new battery in 4 years, with freezing winters in New England?

[@jl696]

Yeah, I got the same problem right now. Having arthritis doesn't help. I suppose you probably got this fixed 9 months later.

[@RexyFan]

The beat drop at 2.04 got me singing ... I’m sorry Ms Jackson ..

[@realbuzzgrant]

Thank-you!

[@longface6045]

Which wire is the trickle charge wire.

[@davemorris7021]

Thanks mate

[@EdwinKua]

No worries!

[@louhmx1136]

Thanks

[@as-transfairgmbh7175]

birma jetzt kann ich loslegen! daumen hoch...

[@topjohny69]

i installed a guard dog keyless fob start and it seems to be searching for signal and draining the batterie , have to keep a trickle charge on it after i change the batterie , thanks for the help !!!!!!!

[@EdwinKua]

Keyless fob sounds like a great idea! I think I'll do a bit of research into this one. Indian Scout's key feels a little cheap IMO.

[@topjohny69]

@@EdwinKua it’s nice I glued a Indian coin over the key hole , leather strap ruined the chrome so that piece had to be replaced, Guard dog has a variety of keyless start

[@johnpark219]

i havent started my scout in 3 months and the battery is dead. I need to get it started haha

[@jarocla665]

Kool, doing mine today, what's t that soundtrack playing, anyone?

[@jarocla665]

Aaahaaa, I Shazammed it, "Keep On Trying" by Andrew Applepie

[@zaphod2064]

What's the number for the battery, surely Indian is not the only supplier?

[@EdwinKua]

Zaphod 206 hi. You’re right Indian is not the only supplier. But at the point of making this video it was either Yuasa YTX14AH-BS or an unmarked battery from Indian. I found out Polaris uses Yuasa batteries for their snow vehicles so they could very well be the same - just with a clean skin. These days there are lithium batteries for the scout. I’ll get those when the battery fails on me again.

[@4pidgey357]

Be real careful not to cause a short and fry the ECU !!!

[@butteredbiskit3497]

good point. I would disconnect the negative terminal first before anything.

[@Calcific9]

I know this is a lame thing to notice but damn boy you need to trim those finger nails....