How to replace the battery on an Indian Scout Bobber

It is inevitable that your crappy Polaris battery on your Indian Scout/Bobber/Rogue will fail, and it will likely fail prematurely. Here's what you need to know in order to remove it and install a good one!
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[@plsqurd]

Just had my Polaris battery die on me after 2 years. Watched your video and ordered a Wicked Start immediately!! It fired right back up!! Thanks, man. I used your link to order it, so hopefully you got a little kickback from them. Either way, truly appreciate your videos, man!!

[@Jimbobbington]

Thanks man, hope it works for you as well as it has for me!

[@janettewhite4776]

Same here! Thanks for a great video and battery recommendation!

[@MarkDiffin66]

Thanks for making this video…just used it to swap out my battery on my 2022 Indian Scout Bobber Sixty

[@TheYoshikazusan]

Your timing of this video is amazing. Literally my scout battery took a dive on me these past couple of days. Just bought the battery, let's see how it works out. Thanks for the video!

[@Jimbobbington]

Glad I could help!

[@almario9203]

Ha!! Mine happened just today, 2021 model.

[@MikeyG6597]

Thank you Mr. Bobbington. I just installed a Wicked Staaaaht in my Scout Bobber today 👍

[@Jimbobbington]

Awesome! It's been great for me so far. Fires right up even after sitting for 3 weeks in the cold garage

[@corybartlett6896]

As always your videos are the first place I look for information. Keep on rocking your badass self.

[@Jimbobbington]

Thanks Cory!

[@slapchop7166]

Thanks to your videos, I installed my garage door horn remote, and this same battery today! Thank you again and ride safe, brother!!

[@Jimbobbington]

That's awesome! You're the first to let me know you did the horn mod! I get a kick out of it every time I use it!

[@corybartlett6896]

What did you use for the garage door opener? That’s been in my list of things to do

[@Jimbobbington]

@@corybartlett6896 look through my channel, I have a while diy video on it. Used a small key chain remote and wired it into the horn.

[@dpbhyd]

Very useful and informative. Helped me to swap the battery out in a jiffy.

[@Jimbobbington]

Awesome, glad I could be of service!

[@ScoutBobrman862]

Looking to replace my battery as well. Looks like it's starting to give up the ghost. Less than two years ownership while riding the bike once or twice every week and using trickle charger only 6 times out of the year. Your video made me more excited to switch out the battery without fear. Thanks for the upload!

[@Jimbobbington]

Right on! The oem battery is super hit or miss. The Renegade has been great so far. Zero issues, fires up first time every time!

[@elmerguevara3754]

Thanks, bro your video would make the difference. It is an easy and very clear video. Thanks again

[@Jimbobbington]

Thank you Elmer! Glad I was able to help you out!

[@Bpenano93]

I was actually going to wait for your review on this battery before buying it but ended up needing it sooner.

[@Jimbobbington]

Oh no! Well so far I've had no issues. Fires right up. I'm looking forward to seeing how it starts up in the winter after it's sat for 3 weeks.

[@michaelanthony29]

Any update on this batteries performance?

[@Bpenano93]

@@michaelanthony29 wow. Can't believe it's been 8 months already. Well no issues still. Have not charged it either. I ride my bike maybe once or twice a week. It sat for almost 3 weeks and still fired right up. I live in a warmer state tho so it could be different for someone who lives where it's cold.

[@almario9203]

Thanks dude. Quality content.

[@Jimbobbington]

I Appreciate it!

[@Jimswholiestofcoleus]

Thanks Jim...you answered many questions. My junk Polaris Batrery crapped out on my 2022 Bobber. I've been meaning to tear it our and replace it anyway. It's probably still good...but Its not holding a good charge long. Partly my fault as I haven't been riding much this Summer...just short trips which of course didn't help...But for peace of mind I ordered the WICKED STAAAAAAHT Batttttree' plus upped my AAA to include Motorcycles.... thought I had that already. Funny how one thinks of these things when nearly Stranded!!! Anyway watched this video a few times....hope it goes as smoothly here as well Thanks Jim

[@Jimbobbington]

Awesome Jim! Mine is still running strong!

[@just_7702]

Thank you👍👍👍

[@Kabeljauwsje]

Thanks for the video. Was it easy to remove the solo saddle you have?

[@Jimbobbington]

It's easy to remove, but annoying compared to the grab and pull method lol.

[@carlosortiz821]

Hi there Mr. Bobbington, i have some issues with the charging system on my 2018 indian scout sixty... last year i replaced the original polaris battery stock for a yuasa battery and faild me the entire last year... A couple weeks ago i replace it for a motobatt and it´s been great but this past weekend i didn´t use my motorcyle at all and this morning the battery was almost dead... any thoughts? Cheers from Chile!

[@richjax2405]

Great job, but was just wondering why you didn’t go down the lithium battery route? As this can save weight and give great starting power.

[@Jimbobbington]

Honestly, I didn't do a ton of research, just wanted to get the bike back running. I've never looked into a Li swap, and kinda just wanted to stock with what the factory intended for now.

[@sammy9101]

I have a 18. Been on trickle charger most of its time. Still on oem battery. This might be a option I might do it beginning of next riding season so I don’t get stuck

[@Jimbobbington]

Wow, 4 years is amazing life span!

[@warrensmith897]

Found similar results on my Harley's that had alarms that would discharge and flatten battery unless being on trickle charger, having said that this brand does not recommend this just every 30 days if not ridden and given the bobber has no alarm drain would probably follow that advice, should have waited for the end of the clip as Jim Bob does mention that LOL

[@lysol4852]

I got 10 months out of my OEM battery. Never placed on tender... rarely go beyond 3-4 days without be ridden. Most rides are 70-100 miles.

[@Jimbobbington]

These stock batteries are terrible.

[@laurenciofranco3645]

What’s it’s the model? I want to order a lithium battery

[@JasonTira]

Yooooo 480cca?! That's impressive. I should get one coming

[@Jimbobbington]

Hi there!

[@julianbolivar337]

Not battery related , check engine light common issue on a brand new bobber sixty , second time taking it to the dealer .. any experience with this issue ?

[@Jimbobbington]

Many people have reported a seemingly random check engine light or two and being unable to pull a code. Hairbrush to me once on the first ride after getting my tune. Took it right back to the shop and they couldn't pull a code. Never happened again.

[@arczi.p5217]

Hi can you please tell me if the new battery is same hight as OEM ! I have scout sixty looking for battery replacement with more power! I hope i have same battery size as you ! Tx

[@Jimbobbington]

I did not specifically measure them to compare, but they appeared to be the same in size to me

[@arczi.p5217]

I have 2019 scout sixty ! Can i use same battery ? It’s good price i cold crank is 400 ! Strong battery

[@Jimbobbington]

Yes! Should work just fine

[@ChiChigetdayayo1977]

Will this work on a 2022 indian scout bobber twenty? It up to 2021 . I wonder ....

[@Jimbobbington]

Should be exactly the same

[@ChiChigetdayayo1977]

@@Jimbobbington true

[@warrensmith897]

Thanks for the heads up on this unit, looks pretty impressive based on it's stats etc, hope it's made in the US or Japan and NOT China as from my experience Chinese made NEVER lasts, having said that sometimes we have little to no choice.

[@Jimbobbington]

I just went and looked and it actually does say Made in China on the battery.... but the company that sells them is American. I'm thinking it's kinda like tires for this bike. Almost anything is gonna be better than OEM.

[@warrensmith897]

@@Jimbobbington I hear that but that's coming off a really low base lol, last battery I put in my Harley was a Deka which is made in the good old US of A comes with an 18month warranty, not sure if they make them to suit the Indian? Deka is actually the OEM battery used by Harley but of course cheaper to buy via Deka than through Harley. Anyway hope it works out as their is Chinese and there is Chinese, some stuff is made better there depends on how well the importer monitors/works with them and or pays them.

[@Jimbobbington]

@@warrensmith897 oh for sure! I'll make sure and make a video of anything goes wrong with this battery! I plan on never trickle charging it as I almost always get to ride at least every 3 weeks or so thru winter here in Colorado.

[@warrensmith897]

@@Jimbobbington That's where I am fortunate as I only took delivery of my Bobber in late May this year so you are well ahead of me and I can benefit from your experience with things like this, hope it does the job and if riding in Colorado winter every three weeks or so you are a seriously devoted die hard!

[@Jimbobbington]

@@warrensmith897 if it breaks 50 degrees and roads are dry, I try to get out for at least a 20 minute ride if I can!

[@az_imagez1517]

How’s the battery life this far?

[@Jimbobbington]

My Renegade battery still fires right up!

[@brettsjohnson5925]

What rpm does your Bobber idle at ?

[@Jimbobbington]

iirc about 1150, went up slightly from stock after getting it tuned.

[@brettsjohnson5925]

Ok, cool, that's where mines at too 👍

[@philippeallegro4360]

To take out the battery on my bobber I had to make a kind of handle because I didn't have enough strength 🤓😅

[@Jimbobbington]

It was tough to pull it out by my fingertips for sure lol

[@dakingzview8198]

If you make a video about the battery I think you should explain everything it is about the battery because you're definitely promoting it.

[@Jimbobbington]

Not promoting it as I don't have enough experience with it to know if it's a great battery or not. Simply informing viewers of the battery I chose. I picked it because of price, high CCAs, and I've seen others use this same battery and haven't yet seen any complaints about it.

[@dakingzview8198]

@@Jimbobbington When you display a product on your channel that is promotion and promoting all that at the same time and you also suggested us to go look it up on Google for the specifications because you did not do the due diligence of getting the information and putting it in your video. Just a suggestion you should gather the information before you make a video don't just make videos just because you're trying to get views on KZbin.

[@Jimbobbington]

@@dakingzview8198 I merely suggested you Google what an AGM battery is as I don't have the technical understanding to explain it. I just know it's better than a typical lead acid battery.