Suzuki Intruder 1400 or 800 replacing battery STEP by STEP

[@elguitarTom]

Always take the negative off first when removing the battery and putting the red one on when installing it.

[@DoityourselfMotorcyclerepairs]

You are 100% correct. I don't know why I did it backwards...brainfarted I guess...thanks for your comment

[@elguitarTom]

@@DoityourselfMotorcyclerepairs yeah, we all have done that one time haha. good video! Gonna try remove it now

[@JoeSpivey2]

I was going to say that same thing but still a great video

[@TheMotociclist]

Corect

[@khg151]

Good video. Love my intruder. Wouldn't trade it for the world. Low maintenance. Power. Perfect for both interstate travel and around the town. Great tips about removing the top cover from the battery box and using a spacer. Thanks.

[@andyelectricwiz]

Love my Intruder too! Plenty of power and handles like a dream cruiser

[@xxdustinadamsxx]

Absolutely fantastic video.. I appreciate this so much. I am not a "vehicle guy", I'm a "computer guy" who happens to be a single Dad so I don't have the luxury of owning a bike AND taking it to the shop, so any time I can do something myself, it's awesome. I have a '95 Suzuki Intruder VS800GL. I've had it for about 5 years now. It's been in my garage sitting the last 3 due to surgery on my spine. The only major thing I need to do it change the battery. I am also going to try changing the oil and clutch fluid, then I should be pretty good to go. I truly appreciate this video. Thank you.

[@daddyof3girls09]

I HAD one of those and I must say that is the stupidest place to put a battery, and good luck finding one of those side post batteries. Also ALWAYS undo the negative cable first, only exception is if you have a positive grounded system.

[@DoityourselfMotorcyclerepairs]

Thanks for the comment! YOU ARE ABSOLUTELLY RIGHT!!! I don't know what was I thinking doing the positive first...totally did that backwards. Thanks again for pointing that out...sorry people!

[@ronipoblett218]

@@DoityourselfMotorcyclerepairs So, to remove the battery we always remove the NEGATIVE cable first and then connect the NEGATIVE cable once replaced, right? This will be my first time ever changing the battery so I want to do it right. Thanks! - Roni

[@wakkogn9351]

It helps keep the center of gravity low on the bike. It makes it hard to jump start for sure though.

[@wakkogn9351]

Great video, thanks for taking the time to post it.

[@ladyjrider666]

Great explanation. Am heading on my 3rd intruder and was hoping they would have changed it by now. 😂

[@mirthwestpdx730]

Great demo‼️ thank you for the clarity & efficiency in explanation.

[@chrisbailie213]

just bought a 1400 intruder yesterday. thanks for the video

[@georgekarson6599]

Your video is so much better than the rest..

[@twodogs257]

Thanks for the video man. Putting new one in my dad’s 2003 1400 this weekend. 👊🏼

[@rustybordelon1]

Dang you made that look easy. I was not aware of the plastic top cover, I had always dropped the battery first then cussed and struggled with those short cables. I’ll now have to take a closer look at my 1999. Thanks.

[@mirthwestpdx730]

And Im cussing right now, feeling like a friggyn dentist (or gynecologyst😂) w arthritic hands trying to operate in these tiny spaces.

[@kevinnc07]

I need to get a battery that has the connections on the side instead of the front as I have to go "through" the frame to get a tool on the post mounting screw to remove the terminal leads prior to removing the battery. Live and learn. I have an '07 S83 Boulevard and LOVE IT! Between that and my '10 Road King I got the best for towns and cruises, respectively.

[@juntzjoking]

Its cool of you to share knowledge!!!! Thank you Brother!!!!

[@tailgunner8683]

The battery box from a VS800 is slightly different from a VS 1400 ,also the poles are on the other side, but this video is sufficient and good info.

[@nocturnalme3549]

Thanks for the heads up. I just picked up a used one last month and the battery or charge is gone out already. Do you have any advice for keeping these bikes running over the winter? If they sit for a few weeks at a time is that bad for these bikes?

[@davidc9985]

@@nocturnalme3549 I bought a 2003 Intruder 800 vs last year. It sits out, wrapped in winter. I have been cranking and riding on these warm days and mine goes great!

[@ironmanwinner3827]

Según tengo entendido, al retirar la batería primero se debe desconectar la tierra, y luego positivo, y al colocarla se pone primero positivo y al final negativo, para no tener chispazos, un saludo.

[@Redline1Nr]

Exactly what i was looking for. Thanks

[@ChadrikThunderCaulk]

I got tired of fighting the battery and eventually clipped the cables in half, and put connectors, now i just take the side panel off and unhook the connectors and the battery slides out. (I have a air filter replacement for the stock box so there is more room)

[@reanimatorstudios9143]

This exactly what I want to do as I am replacing my battery currently. Did you just modify trailer hitch connectors or something?

[@kajjeekanalenfan72]

Love my 800 and 1400 but I HATE the battery stuff, these batteries over here just have front and up, it’s pure hell changing this shit

[@stevenrichards3699]

I just inherited a Marauder. This is very helpful. Question, how do I jump start a weak battery?

[@crazyscott2646]

Never remove the positive first! Always the negative first! Sorry homie, never positive first! If the negative is still connected and you touch rhe screw driver to the frame or any other metal makes a circuit and burns out the electronics!

[@Laurent-Raggos]

Very helpful video, thank you very much.

[@SE-fm2nw]

Great video. Thanks! Not sure why SO many people had to comment on the terminal sequence tho!

[@kennypelling7631]

Excellent video matey

[@CDXLIV444]

thanks, very helpful!

[@palpichulo6969]

So no other battery will work but this one? Even if u get rid of the top of the battery box? I have a 2005 s50 boulevard

[@robertautry5978]

Damn fine job. Thanks

[@maschmied99]

Thanks for the Video

[@oxwheeler390]

Thanks bro

[@pablocastro9560]

Easy job! Thanks for share!!

[@josephbuckley3619]

Thanks! That was easy!!

[@reyrodriguez7780]

nice video.

[@ParideFioretti]

really great video !

[@lory.K85]

is it possible to jump this bike by giving current to the starters positive side?

[@bryanhouse6811]

Do you know of any videos that can tell me how to raise the seat ( if you can store stuff)? Or any basics about the intruder that I should know?

[@sledgenft8856]

Thanks yo!

[@yvindKnutsen]

What kind of battery is this???

[@chrisv1964]

anyone know a good video for this bike to check all the fuses? found a blown fuse in the main box under the metal cover on the left side but It still isnt getting any power when i turn the key. send help lol

[@hardheadjames3624]

Thanks buddy

[@deigo2629]

Wish mine was that easy .. my bolts face backwards ...basically have to remove the back tire because the phillips screw is stripped

[@jorgegonzales9864]

Me, having a completely different battery 😂

[@bryanhouse6811]

But where can I find a battery replacement?

[@DoityourselfMotorcyclerepairs]

If you have Batteries Plus store in your area...or dealer...or ebay...of the top of my head...thanks for watching and please subscribe to help me out 👍

[@ricocampbell3103]

Also i just got one from o Riley s...

[@tylercurtisjones]

What kind of battery are you using. Looking for replacement for mine. O reillys was no help.

[@Poop-nu1so]

This is how you make a video

[@pamelajohnson8163]

HE IS DEAD WRONG REGARDING what lead is to come off first!!! ALWAYS START BY REMOVING THE NEGATIVE FIRST!!!!! And when you are re-installing the battery, you will connect the Positive 1st, then the Negative. This is the Golden Rule if you don't want to short out your system or battery!