Harley Davidson Battery Install on a Sportster 1200

[@TwoWheelRocco]

🙏If you found this video helpful, please consider sending a couple bucks my way to say Thank you, by hitting the THANKS button under the video 💲❤. You can't imagine how much I would appreciate it. 🥰

[@jacobmalpocker5271]

Rocco you're a lifesaver. Just bought a 2008 Sportster and I had NO idea how to change the battery. This video is perfect.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your Sub Jacob. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@ryanfabello7977]

Adding the little wedge to hold the brass nut is genius. Without that tip I was going crazy the first time I changed the battery. This time it took a little over 5 minutes. Thank you!!!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, I agree. Why they make things difficult.. Thank you for watching and your Sub Ryan. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@TCres666]

Excellent tutorial, accurate, perfectly well explained, and with all the necessary details and little tips that make it all really valuable. I tried it today, followed everyone of your steps and tips, and it worked like a charm : I was done in 20 min. Thank you so much ! Please keep posting such great videos !

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Thank You...Always Happy to Help..Ride Safe..

[@MichaelWhite-cx4ho]

Great tutorial! About to change a 2008 Sportster 1200 battery for the first time, and thus looks as though it's going to save me a lot of time and trouble. Thank you!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your shop Michael. Ride safe and have a great day. Let us know how it works out.

[@paytonderevere6786]

This helped me so much for my 09 sporty, new lady rider and had no idea what I was doing this is a great tutorial!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Thank you for watching and all your support Peyton. Ride safe and have a great day. Any questions just ask happy to help.

[@brandonstone6962]

Just as an added hint to everyone if you pull out the main fuse the bike is completely dead and you won't have to worry about any problems because the bike is just a paper weight at that point... And it take 5 seconds to take it in and out so I would do that instead of risking getting a jolt from the bike saying hello and is a ton safer as well

[@TwoWheelRocco]

You are at the battery.....That is before the main fuse...Frame is ground and positive is live at the battery...Just be careful...Thank you for your time..Ride Safe.

[@ПетрСергеич-т2т]

It is clear, regardless of the main fuse you shall never allow positive and body of the bike to meet. I mean if you connect with main fuse in and connect the last terminal (plus) there will still be a small spark

[@johnscott5662]

Thank you. Great tips especially the zip tie trick. Not many people know that. You’re the best. I couldn’t have changed my rocker box gaskets without your video.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, Thank you for your Sub John. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@larrywhite3486]

Thanks, you saved me a lot of time and trouble. I have a 2006 sporster 1200 low. Worked perfectly.

[@HouseWashingRick]

Do you still have your sportster

[@tcs32893]

New rider here. Rookie mistake and didnt have it on a tender. This video helped a lot. Thanks man!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Welcome to the sport. Thank you for watching. And all your support Talon. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@jbj27406]

Dead perfect video. I just changed the battery on my 2013 1200 Custom today and just wish they'd give you one more inch of length on that negative cable. Thank you.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

I agree. Harley does not won't you to work on your ride.. They did not make that easy. The manual calls for you to remove the ground from motor, to install battery. Thank you for your Sub. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@worldpeace5853]

@jb27406 - Did you have the ignition key in ON position and then remove the 30 Amp main fuse before you installed the main battery please? I have the same 2013 sportster but don’t know if the key should be in the ON position and main fuse taken out which otherwise would set the alarm. Can you confirm?

[@jbj27406]

@@worldpeace5853 No, I don't remember removing a fuse and I had the switch in the OFF position. I tried to pretty much do it just like Rocco. His technique is perfect. To tell you the truth, I didn't even know I had an alarm on the motorcycle.

[@worldpeace5853]

jbj27406 That’s the issue. How do you even know if the alarm is working then? I don’t remember but pretty sure I did not have the key in ignition either. The problem now is anybody can remove the battery don’t you think which is a security flaw big time!

[@jbj27406]

@@worldpeace5853 Like I say, I was unaware that my motorcycle even had an alarm system, and I don't know what triggers are required to set it off. Presumably, the alarm would be powered by the battery, so if the battery were removed, there would be no power for the alarm to function. Even if you just cut the battery leads, getting the battery out requires some tools and some time to remove it. I don't leave my bike where anyone can get to it anyway, and I'd be more concerned about a lot of other stuff being stolen off it, rather than the battery. I suggest you google the issues you are concerned with since I'm really not a lot of help on this subject.

[@richardjones7232]

Thank you sir!! This has been my first season riding and I just did my first battery change with this video. It sure felt good when she fired right up, thanks again!!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy that all went well. Any questions feel free to ask. Thank you for watching and all your support Rich. ride safe and have a great day.

[@MichaelWhite-cx4ho]

Two Wheel Rocco: Just changed the battery yesterday following the end of winter. 15 minute job thanks to you and a couple of other videos. One thing you skipped that the Harley manual recommends is disconnecting the negative ground wire located on the other side of the bike. Pain to get to, so I skipped that step and just used caution, as you said, not to contact the frame with the wrench when removing the positive terminal bolt. Used clips, as you suggested, to hold all wiring to the bolts, so no time wasted trying to figure out what wire went where when reinstalling. Used small pieces of grey, sticky, foam window insulation behind the new terminal nuts to hold them in place as I did not have anything resembling the small tubing you used. Huge time-saver as those nuts are like ice cubes; otherwise, they just want to slip all over. It did take me a minute to figure out how to remove the two modules on the side of the battery mounted horizontally to the battery retainer strap. Yours were already disconnected in your video. They just slide forward and pop off. Thanks again Rocco! Saved me a ton of time!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. I love to hear when things work out. And yes, the shop manual makes it complicated. They don't want you to work on your motorcycle. Disconnecting that ground wire major major pain in butt.. Thank you for watching and all your support Mike. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@MichaelWhite-cx4ho]

@Two Wheel Rocco Thank you Rocco. Yes, your video reminded me of all the great shop teachers I had in high school! Men that knew stuff, including proper use of pronouns. I use the bike primarily for Patriot Guard Rider events these days. Needed to get the bike set up for this riding season starting with a funeral tomorrow for a 95-year-old US Army veteran of the Korean conflict that passed away a few days ago. Guys like you sharing what you know pays it forward in ways that will echo in eternity. Thanks again!

[@knowleskarateacademy3347]

Battery replaced! Thank you. After I received the battery I was a little surprised that i had to put the acid in and charge it before installing but that's only because I didn't know I would have to do that.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to hear all went well. Thank you for your Sub and update. Any questions just ask. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@jimbos1567]

Once again, very nice video. You make it look easy. Helps a lot with us old guys that have six thumbs.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Thank you.....Ride Safe.

[@avantgardeolson1645]

6 thumbs?!? What in the holy Monsanto agent Orange Is going on here?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help...Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@justinkolln9932]

Excellent video. I was able to buy the right battery and install it with no problems. Thanks Rocco, this video made it very easy when I was not looking forward to it.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help, Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@batmanthe5749]

Best video and tips on replacing the battery. Very helpful…WISH I would have had this in 2010 when I had to replace the first Harley battery

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help, Thank you for watching and your support. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@murelenareece1227]

Thank you, Kindly. I got the battery changed out then realized the fuse was blown so I replaced that too. Now to change out the air intake filter...Have a Great Day.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help...Thank you for the Sub....Ride Safe..

[@RAULOJEDA-fl5bn]

Merry Xmas and Happy new year Mr. Rocco. needed to know how to remove my Dead Battery, so I watched your video now I will go and remove and charge my dead Battery. your videos are the best. Thank you. Raul O.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help, There is a good chance you'll need a new battery I would go to Harley Davidson and pick one up $140 or $160 . They're the best batteries out there for these bikes. Any questions just ask thank you for your for watching Raulo.. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@georgeharrod7805]

The tip about using the rubber to provide support while installing the screws is gold, especially with the earth lead as it's quite short. I didn't think of that and buggered about when changing battery last time.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help...Have a great day.

[@LA-ff6zk]

Thats some old school shit right there they don't teach that in any books.

[@31mathesius]

Appreciate it! I Never realized the other battery had flush mounts and couldn’t figure out why I was struggling with the terminal connections. Good to go now

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help..Ride Safe and have a great Day..

[@POLSKA1033]

Where can you find the nuts to make sure it’s Flushed

[@eljefe2259]

Great video-got her changed with no problem. Fired right up! I was even able to get the negative off first & your directions were great. Thanks!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, Ride Safe and have a great day. Thank you for your Sub El Jefe.

[@erikjensen6503]

I like the zip tie on the cover! The boy and i just picked up an 04 1200C for dirt because he tried to put a battery in and took off the stud nut, what a pain to get that back on!! Thanks for sharing!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Yes you have to be patient with that lower hardware on the battery. Thank you for watching and all your support Erik. Ride safe and have a great day. Love those sportsters.

[@erikjensen6503]

@@TwoWheelRocco rocco, wet sumping of sportster, odd there any way to prevent it or does it just happen off the bike suits for a long time without being started? Drained the oil and refilled then had to take out like 2.5 quarts. I realize now that it was probably not drained since we wanted to change the oil before we started the bike.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. What I do is I keep an eye on the oil level on my Sportster can I don't like it to be filled over halfway on the stick. If I go to do an oil change after the bike, sits a little while I will start it up, warm it up and let the bike cycle through. If a bike sumps Oil that means to check valve is weak.. Now just keep an eye on the oil. Don't let your bike sit for a long time because it really is no way to get around it. Unless you wanna empty the oil fill it up, put too much oil and oil in the motor pumps back into the can and overwhelms the whole bike. You got the right idea. Just keep an eye on it. Halfway on the dipstick and you will stay safe. A dead giveaway is when I run my finger on the air cleaner on the Sportster and if I got oil on my finger means I got too much oil in that can. Hope this helps. Thank you for watching all your support Eric, Ride safe and have a great day.

[@exjazzer]

I have a 2013 883 superlow. The dealer told me to pull the main fuse out even though I don't have an alarm. When I went to put the newly charged battery in there was no sound , no lights, zilch. I did put the fuse back in before I tried to start it. The connections are tight and I think the main fuse is fine as well as the 15 amp fuses. I should have watched you first. The owners manual says to disconnect the neg. ground cable also, but that isn't necessary if you are careful with the negative cable. I like your no nonsense approach. Any advice is welcome.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Remove negative first....install positive first and you will never get hurt..Removing main fuse is always a good practice. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@anthonyderosa5181]

Great video! I now feel confident changing the battery. Thanks.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help.....Have a great day..

[@geraldscott4302]

Thanks for the video. When I got my 2006 Sportster 1200L back in 2013, the battery failed after about a year. When I took it out, it had the standard Japanese style connectors, where the cables connected to the TOP of the battery posts. A previous owner had bent the negative cable at close to a 90 degree angle. When I tried to slide the battery out, the bolt on the negative terminal hit the wiring harness. I noticed the insulation on the cable was cracked as well, and the cable seemed too short. I actually disconnected the other end of the cable from the engine so I could pull the battery out far enough to get the bolt out. I replaced the battery with the same type, which was supposed to be for a 2006 Sportster. It had the same type of terminals. I have replaced the battery twice already, and now need another new battery. I removed the old battery, and finally decided something just wasn't right. It shouldn't be that hard to replace a battery, and things just did not fit properly. I never realized that Harleys used a battery where the cables attached to the side of the terminals instead of the top. This time I got the right battery.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. I agree, all aftermarket batteries thay don't last long. I come to this conclusion. I buy Harley Davidson battery and they last 3 to 4 years. And they aren't that much more in cost. Thank you for watching and all your support Gerald. Ride safe and happy New Year's.

[@daveolliemetalhead]

Thanks for the hose tip it helped me from losing my brain ! Are used a heat sink hose and worked out .. I have a sportster 2015 custom put 270 miles on it in two years that's why my battery died and I never charge it my own fault !

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to hear it helped out...Ride Safe..

[@Ivandotjpeg]

Great video. I’ve been riding my XL for years without that zip tie. Thanks for posting this.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Glad it helped, Great Rides. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your Sub Ivan. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@DonnyDabs18]

This video helped me, I could not figure out how to get my battery out😂 after the late 90’s these things became almost impossible to work on because everything is so tight and cramped😂

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Thank you for watching and your sub. Big warm PB. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@swschu]

Thanks Roccoo....you know your stuff! Your advice worked perfectly!!!

[@yoso585]

Both later model sportsters that I’ve bought had damaged negative terminals because of not angle in the cable downwards. It can be difficult to do, but must be done or risk damage ramming it into the oil tank.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

I agree. HD BS. Damn shame. They don't won't you to work on your bike. Happy New Years.

[@MrWhitelightning73]

Great video. Thanks for posting. I invested in some reusable zip ties. Since my battery cover fell off once.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy it helped. Been there with the battery cover gone. Harley Davidson??? Thank you for your Sub Charles. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@MrWhitelightning73]

Two Wheel Rocco Just bought a 2008 Nightster. Your video helped. My eyes aren’t too good and I missed that 10mm bolt on bottom of battery hold down bracket.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Any questions just ask, Have a great day.

[@jimmyd868]

I like the clamps I never uses them and always drop one of the screws. Nice job!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Thank you for watching and all your support Jimmy. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@robinkelley8124]

Awesome video Rocco , you really made it simple for a first timer

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help. Thank you for watching and your Sub Roben. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help..Ride Safe..

[@DashDarrenger]

I like the way you talk.

[@ZiggyTheAdventurer]

thanks, I got it installed without a hitch thanks to this tutorial 👍

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Thank you for watching and all your support Ziggy. Ride safe and have a great day. Got a love the Sportster's.

[@daniellshine7971]

Thanks for info and hose hack to save trouble Roc

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Thank you for all your Support. Ride Safe and have a great day

[@SteveDunnBand]

Thank you for this video! This is just what I needed!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching all your support Steve. ride safe and have a great day. Let us know how it works out.

[@chrismusicx]

Saved again Rocco. Love your videos!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help. Any question just ask. Thank you for watching and your support Criss. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@iammine512]

Always excellent videos. I have a question about the battery cable connection. Do you recommend using thread lock to keep the screws and nuts tight on the battery? Thanks and hope all is well.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help, I would not use any kind of thread lock on the battery hardware. It could interfere with the connection and you don't want to have problems later on. Thank you for watching all your support.

[@iammine512]

@@TwoWheelRocco Thanks so much brother for answering my question. I trust your advice in a world where so much advice is wrong. Stay well and ride safe.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@iammine512 My pleasure.

[@moursymansour7848]

Good Job , very illustrative video

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Thank you Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@jakeandlori23]

Thank you for this it helped a lot!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help....Ride Safe...Have a great day.

[@dogfish3440]

Very nice clean install.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help...Ride Safe and have a great day..

[@francoismartin361]

Thank you from France.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help. Any question just ask. Thank you for your Sub. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@Sanhiriyan]

Hi, Quick question pls. When I remove the battery compartment box on my 2013 custom XL 1200 sportster I saw two fuses, the main fuse and the other similar fuse like thing. My question is inspite of ignition key not in the key slot ON position, the alarm did not go off when I removed the 30 amp main fuse. Isn’t this a security flaw since anyone could just remove the screw and take the battery off? I do hear that the key should be in ignition ON and the main fuse must be cut off before the battery is taken off. Is this right? Am I missing something here?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

I don't think it matters. Pull the main and go to work.. Hope that helps. Thank you for your Support.

[@Sanhiriyan]

So mine does or doesn’t have an alarm? Is this not a security flaw? There is no need to have the key in the ignition slot then?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

I don't Know...Ask your HD Dealer. Let us know how that works out.

[@Sanhiriyan]

Two Wheel Rocco Thank you. By the way your videos are so nice and educative. Please keep up the good work and thanks again!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Thank you Santosh.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Let me know if you have any question.

[@Thisfutureman]

Why did you not disconected the fuse ?

[@djwilliamheurter4122]

Remove the main fuse and use a nut on the end of the bolt to prevent it from falling down.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Thank you for watching and all your insight. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@kramnam4716]

Nice teaching. Harley mechanics punch batteries 😄💪

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and your sub Kramnam. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@billmeloche4918]

Thanks so much for the Advice:) Another Great Video

[@TwoWheelRocco]

My pleasure. Let us know how it works out. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@kirk9975]

I tried to start 2011 HD 883 Sportster today, but it woudn't turn over, just a click. Does this mean my battery is dead? Funny thing it's been on battery tender...can anyone help. Thanks Kirk

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Replace battery and you will be fine. Any question just ask. Thank you for your Sub Kirk. Let us know how it works out. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@dwaynecorrea9775]

Aye Rocco!!! Great one !! Thank you!!!!!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Thank you for watching and your sub Dwayne. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@cynfll]

So you don't have to put any petroleum jelly or anything on the connections? Something that I was told....thanks for the video, appreciate it!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

I don't, Keep it clean.

[@cynfll]

@@TwoWheelRocco Thanks so much for your quick reply! I appreciate the help.

[@EllisBurton3339]

@@cynfll petrolium gel is water based and will corrode the terminals ...👍

[@amandabalsamo7828]

This is so helpful but I took apart my battery before watching this and knowing I should have used clamps…. now I’m not sure which wire goes positive or negative. Any guidance?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Take a close look at the video as I'm doing it and take a picture. It's not that hard if that doesn't work send me a photo to my email erocco3964@gmail,com. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and all your support Amanda. Ride safe and have a great day. It's not that hard. Just have some patience. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@thedarkknight1144]

thanks a ton this realy helped like alot

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to Help, Ride Safe.

[@sgt.f.t.o.4967]

Can you possible do a video on 'adjusting the lever's sitting angle' ?? I like to wear gloves, but I find light pinching due to some sliding / angling downward. thanks

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Lever setting is based on the rider and handle bar style. I prefer 43 degree angling.pretty much like you stated. Hope that helped.

[@sgt.f.t.o.4967]

I'll check it out...

[@chriscarmack1016]

Hey Thanks for all the videos! Question I have a 1998 Sportster 1200. Any idea if a newer model battery cover could be made to fit mine? Thanks!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

I would be very careful you do not want to short out the battery by having the wrong top cover on it. eBay they're very reasonable. Thank you for watching and your sub Chris. Let us know how it works out ride safe and have a great day. Sorry I wasn't more help.

[@andreronda6700]

Great instruction video, thank you

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Thank you for your support. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@jacobo9611]

Any recommendations on a new battery for a 2006 sporty 1200? I replaced this one and after 2 years it's shit, 220 cold crank amps.. I was gonna do an ATV battery with more cca if it fits at a regional farming store, thoughts?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Take a look. .www.ebay.com/itm/Drag-Specialties-Premium-Performance-AGM-Battery-Harley-Davidson-Sportster/391993629438?epid=14007471586&hash=item5b44a41afe:g:ujwAAOSw2fRcSPWC Thats what I use. Let us know how this works out... I always hook up a charging plug.

[@stellijer]

Any way to diagnose the battery without removing it? I can't seem to get my bike to start, it just clicks, even if I have a charger connected for hours, or try it on junk start mode. I want to ensue it's the battery before I buy another one and go through replacement.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help the first question is how old is the battery second make sure your leads are tight. Put a voltmeter on it and see what it read . Most likely just buy a battery at the dealer, Batteries at these other stores, they aren't that good. Let us know how it works out. If the batteries over two years old replace it, OK look at it this way. if you get stuck somewhere you're gonna pay dearly now if you can't start your bike and it gos click click click and you check your cables it's a battery. Thank you for all your support. Ride safe and have a great day. Let us know how it works out.

[@stellijer]

@TwoWheelRocco I've tried charging but with the charger in jump mode, it goes rr-clickclickclickclick.... if I take off the charger it just goes clickclickclick first fast clicks then slow. The bike sat for a few months while I had other things to attend to. Just trying to eliminate other items, like fuses, wiring, starter, etc FWIW, the battery I think was new late 2021. Another thing - I'm in Florida, and I know batteries die early deaths here in cars. Any other brands to recommend? EDIT: I left the charger on a little longer and in jump mode it started. I'll still look for another battery but at least I know it starts and runs.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

I wouldn't make it complicated, a new battery and the bikes as good as new..@@stellijer

[@silentvoice3112]

Sorry for opening this on such an old video. But i have an 08 Xl1200c and Ive been told there may be issues with my alarm system when removing the battery. Any precautions?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Remove the 30 amp fuse and then do your Battery install then put the 30 amp fuse back in and you should be all right. Let us know how it works out. Thank you for watching and all your support silent voice. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@docmilsap]

Brilliant thanks, did you get the longer screws & brass nuts with the battery?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Yes the longest screws and spaces come with new batteries. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and all your support doc. Ride safe and have a great day. Let us know how it works out.

[@keepup7981]

Thanks for the video! did those square nuts come with that battery or did you have to buy them yourself?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. I'm a big fan of going to the dealer for the Harley Davidson batteries. All the rest just seem to fail the dealer gives you a one year warranty. Thank you for watching and all your support keep up. Ride safe and have a great day. Batteries are a tough subject these days. How times have changed China killing us.

[@robsrx7ira361]

did that to, just no place for connector to ecu

[@TwoWheelRocco]

You have to disconnect the plug from ECU and place the fuel pac plugs in between the Male and female plug of ecu.. You will have to remove battery to fish plug up in. Hope that helped. Let me know.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

I wish i would have made a video...Move thinks around you will make it work. Sorry could not help.

[@maxjurish2589]

Very good! Definitely a New Yowka

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Definitely a New Yorker. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching. And all your support Max. Ride safe and have a great day. Gotta love those Sportsters,. Great bike.

[@cascarrunz]

Hello Rocco. Great video thanks! do you know what is the name of the piece that is connected to the positive (red) terminal of the battery? it's an small rectangular shape device with two cables coming out of it (the one you hold it with your left hand at 0.27 of your video) thanks again.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Thats your 30 amp.breaker...Pull apart and you will see the 30 amp.fuse inside...Ride Safe And have a Great Day..

[@cascarrunz]

Two Wheel Rocco Thanks a lot! Keep posting!!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy To Help..

[@JuanSebastianAcostaRodriguez]

Can I reach just the black ground terminal by removing the seat? I just want to disconnect it to wire turn signals without taking out the whole battery

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Remove main fuse and proceed with your work. Let us know how it works out.

[@robsrx7ira361]

please show how you get a fuel pack install and find space for every thing

[@TwoWheelRocco]

I placed the fuel pack on side of battery...against metal battery strap. I placed it right above the 30 amp fuse with the velcro they supply.. Place side cover carefully...Strap cover on...Hope that helped....Let me know.

[@Cubanguy1977]

Helped me but my battery is long ways not pushed into the frame so I'm stuck lol

[@TwoWheelRocco]

what Bike what year?

[@Cubanguy1977]

@@TwoWheelRocco oh I figured it out didn't have to remove the battery at all it was the starter relay right next to it behind the fuses..love your videos by the way

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to read all is well. Thank you for watching and your sub Alberto. Ride Safe...Have a great day.

[@Cubanguy1977]

@@TwoWheelRocco you to brither

[@cowdudeable]

The inside of my side cover says that I shouldn't use it as a shelf for holding tools. I wish I could take the side cover completely off to do the battery exchange, but couldn't. Did you use it to support the weight of the battery?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Put the battery in on an angle as the video. Watch from 4:20 for install, Let us know how this worked out.

[@HDRider350]

I noticed the ecm is under the seat, I have a 2007 xl1200c sportster also with the ecm under the seat, I’m having a hard time finding a solo seat for it

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. I would Google it and look at there seats or go on eBay and put in your year and bike and you'll find your seats. I hope that helps. Let us know how it works out. Thank you for watching all your support HD Rider. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@boom3863]

So you don’t need to activate the ignition to bypass the alarm before disconnecting the battery?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help, no you do not have to activate the alarm or bypass it. before disconnecting a battery. Thank you for watching and your sub. Boom. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@SteveDunnBand]

Can a battery read 12plus on the meter but still not be good? Mine is only two years old. I just get the machine gun click when I push the starter

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Yes, it can. The amps is what's rundown if you tightened those leads and it still clicking, You need a battery. How many miles on the bike and what year?

[@SteveDunnBand]

@@TwoWheelRocco It was the battery! Just over its warranty of course! LOL. All set now! Thank you so much. My 2005 XL1200c is back in the wind!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Thank you for watching all your support Steve. ride safe and have a great day. Love those Sportster.

[@GravelRex]

2005 sportster 1200 custom. Connections tight new battery and starts fine after on tender. Then try to restart after riding it just clicks. What to check next?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. I would check your regulator. I will send you a video on how to test it. Charge the battery up and test your charging system. Thank you for watching and all your support Justin. Ride safe and have a great day. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGHWnn6tpJyUf7ssi=nYjgrao0zyQSQcrH. Any questions just ask.

[@OFFICIALThunderRoad]

Kindly, What’re the part #’s for the bolt kit and battery?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

www.ebay.com/itm/Drag-Specialties-Premium-Performance-AGM-Battery-Harley-Davidson-Sportster/391993629438?epid=14007471586&hash=item5b44a41afe:g:ujwAAOSw2fRcSPWC:rk:2:pf:0 Hope this helps...This is what I use...Ride safe and have a great day.

[@OFFICIALThunderRoad]

Big thanks from Guam👌🏽🇬🇺

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@ronkoyonagi4907]

any problem using the top and the side of the terminal..like cable mounted on the side, and an like a charger wire lug on the top of the same terminal ?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. No problems at all with using either. Thank you for watching and all your support Ron. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@ronkoyonagi4907]

@@TwoWheelRocco Always Helpful , Thank You..You take your time and Explain everything..Much appreciated

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@ronkoyonagi4907 my pleasure. Thank you for watching. Have a great day.

[@Burgie_productions]

Jamming tunes in the background man lol

[@TwoWheelRocco]

70s lives in my garage,

[@sgt.f.t.o.4967]

'The Hard Part' is that (black) ground cable is not long enough, I've had battery issues (recently), I've had to wiggle, wiggle & wiggle (some more) the cable from its base to get an extra 1/4". Frustrating. I guess bumps from city streets caused the terminal (on mine) to bend - it's a replacement from the original HD, so it will be 3 batteries in less than 10k. I found a few websites for a replacement, the weather though dictates its necessity. I have hook up the batter-tender extension though...

[@TwoWheelRocco]

www.ebay.com/itm/331921020820?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Great Battery....Take a look..Ebay

[@mackstesses8847]

Rocco! My sportster 48 don't start, when I turn key, I hear fuel pump, light and horn work, battery is new and full, my turn signals start to operate when turn the key to ignition, alarm don't work also not, no click when start... Nothing! Do you maybe know what is wrong please? Thank you greetings Mack

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. I would try the battery in the key Fob first second starter relay. Any questions just ask thank you for watching and your sub Mack, let us know how it works out. Ride safe and have a great day

[@mackstesses8847]

@@TwoWheelRocco Thank you very much to try to help me, really apriciate! I double check battery, and buy new battery for the keys, ordered a new start relay... Like you said! It started yesterday when I load my sportster in my van and when I am driving one mile the alarm start to beep one's and stop these happened every 2 a 3miles when I was driving, I stopped and put the key in ignition of the motorcycle but didn't make any difference... When I returned home and unload the sportster I try to start but the alarm went on and couldn't start! I tried maybe 20 times but nothing only alarm went on... I check the battery, fuses but nothing, later put out the 30 Amp main fuse to check battery connection and fuses again, put main fuse back in... Try to start again but again nothing, I hear fuel pump, lights, horn only the turn signals start to go on togheter and 3 or 4 times flashing and stop after a minute... But don't want to start no click.. Nothing... I don't know anymore what to do... Wait for the new relay... Just discovered when I checking all the wires that front lambda sonde one wire was broken but I don't think these has anything to do with don't starting the motorcycle... I hope I can solve the problem but I don't know anymore what it can be... Looks like the fob (keys) don't recognize the motorcycle, I can be wrong but feels like these, I really don't know! I live on the island of Ibiza(Spain) we don't have any good mechanics over here! I hope you can help me, thanks a lot for your time and help anyway greetings Mack

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@mackstesses8847 I hate to say this, if that other relay don't help you the only places to bring it to the dealer and they'll plug it in and I'll let you know what it is because you said there's no codes. I wish I could help. Let us know what's going on. Sorry that's all I got

[@loganwgriffith]

I was hoping this would help, I'm sure I'm not the only one with this problem. When pushing thr battery back in, the negative cable gets behind the battery and won't let it go in completely. How are you all keeping this from happening?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Look at the video at 5:30. Any questions just ask. That should help you. Thank you for watching and your sub Logan. Ride safe and have a great day. What year Bike?.

[@TonyPablo]

Do you have the p/n for your brass spacers?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. When you buy a battery that comes with it. If you buy a Harley battery you don't need it. Thank you for watching and all your support Tony. Any questions just ask. Ride safe and have a great day. The batteries you buy on eBay or at stores will come with that spacer.

[@DerekEvan]

I just bought the exact same battery and it should be here this week for my 07 Sportster 1200:) Any feedback 3 years later on the battery @twowheelrocco ? Also, do you recommend keeping a battery tender hooked up whenever not riding?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

I am a big fan of using battery tenders, If my bike sits I plug it in to the tender. I always use their Premium battery. It makes a real difference. Hope this helps, Let us know how this works out. Thank you for your support. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@DerekEvan]

Two Wheel Rocco changed battery this morning and it went really smooth. Cut off a piece of a straw, folded it I. Half and used at my wedge to hold that nut in place. Worked great. Thanks again!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy all went well, Ride Safe and have a great Day.

[@kashstudiosinc1330]

This is a HOLLY battery you'll see in a min lmao 😂😂😂

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Just trying to help. Thank you for watching and your support Kash. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@kashstudiosinc1330]

@@TwoWheelRocco it's just the way you say Harley is funny 😂 and no more riding for me I'm selling mine there to dangerous now adays sad truth is no body looks twice to save a life they don't care

[@TwoWheelRocco]

@@kashstudiosinc1330 So sorry to hear that. They are dangerous. It's all about where you live and where you choose to ride bad things can happen anywhere at any time. I hope you change your mind. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@cynthiadavis862]

Nice job. Thanks

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy it helped, Thank you for your Support Cynthia. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@dd-yg3cx]

nice

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and all your support DD. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@exjazzer]

I charged up the old battery and it is keeping a charge, but I get zilch no sound, lights, etc. Do you think I should just buy a new battery? Everything is hooked up right and the fuses are fine.

[@TwoWheelRocco]

If your bike starts....And you have no lights you need to fix that....If Battery is bad replace and start there...Let me know how it works out. Ride Safe ... Have a great day.

[@exjazzer]

I will get help Wednesday. The battery is holding a 12.5 charge, but engine doesn't start, no lights zilch. I'll let u know what happens sir. No voltage on the main fuse, but the fuse is good. Thanks!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Does the motor turn over at all? Or at least a click noise?

[@exjazzer]

no

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Let me know........Have a great day...

[@tjalessi]

I suggest covering the handles of your wrenches with electrical tape while working around batteries. IMHO

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Great idea...Thank you...Have a great day.

[@daveolliemetalhead]

You to bro !

[@SkyScourgexDD]

Is this the same process for a 2005 model?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Yes it will be the same. Any questions just ask. Thank you for watching and all your support sky. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@snipermoreno1]

Did yours have a fuse cover

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. You have a good eye. Yes it did. Have a few cover. Thank you for watching all your support sniper. Ride safe and have a great day. I hope this helps others.

[@knowleskarateacademy3347]

thank you

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@WD-sr8qz]

Damn good video!!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Thank you for watching and all your support WD. Ride safe and have a great day. Gotta love these sportsters.

[@djblu932]

The most Honda sounding Harley

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. Stock exhaust usually a quiet bikes. Thank you for watching and all your support. Ride safe and have a great day too great bikes.

[@toddtapia2082]

Well Done, Thanks!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Thank You...Ride Safe and have a great day..

[@c.parfait7721]

I changed my battery but my motorcycle is still completely dead....any suggestions?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. What year bike and how many miles. Sounds like a bad battery lead check the one that's going to the starter shake it and try to start the bike. See if that makes a difference.Thank you for watching and all your support. Ride safe and have a great day.

[@familiasdehonor9071]

Thank you Sr!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help, Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@connorking9430]

where do you get the offset? I'm missing mine

[@TwoWheelRocco]

When I bought the battery they came with it....A must for a good connection...

[@connorking9430]

@@TwoWheelRocco Two Wheel Rocco thank you for the prompt response I'll go to the store and see if they have them

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Let me know how it works out..

[@connorking9430]

Went back to advanced auto they had them Were stuck to the side and fell off the battery Harley is running great now! Thanks!

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@nikoberidze6709]

Length (mm) 148 Width (mm) 86 Height (mm) 144 Total Height (mm) 144 will this size battery suit in harley forty eight?

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Hope this helps. Any questions just ask Thank you for you Sub Niko. Ride Safe and have a great day. www.ebay.com/itm/Battery-for-Harley-Davidson-1200CC-XL-XLH-Sportster-2006-Replaces-YTX14L-BS/162635618715?fits=Year%3A2008%7CMake%3AHarley-Davidson&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item25ddd6999b:g:2M8AAOSwPCVX2bBb&amdata=enc%3AAQAFAAACcBaobrjLl8XobRIiIML1V4Imu%252Fn%252BzU5L90Z278x5ickkfOCvCjTOBWK8pwriaolq5h66oRKzNjRoHx9lOi10zAse2rg4nE3z0lXuiMgHHaO7u6DXDQ6%252B5449kZVWPhWsTsTCLwrLmpiNnG033iQWB0qUGI65RGDg7F15N%252FaEN9FP9z63JL4qi7xHTlJ0P%252BkIPWboIJAqLraXOTUNT1CH5vpbmYCrFTc2fGoWvteQXlobCUeLogIEox3GxVPFVj4nXbVWEm442gLE9WVBKzNwVNECWZlwuFX3UtmgKFyv58uI0Cf4enENNLDHjVpZ2jsoJoERW6dJs0mPOf10YEshXtbcQ0asZcWSZ9dfFvpmHJVE30W%252BXC%252FKs76rPE74bhc8tdDHgYGhCMeMmBB%252BSX66IVUty6eDf143vntmhFJhr06jQ89q%252BcrhRGFItYPJoLGnc4DWrBROzwyx%252BzNsXWuYzN4cT6ax0Vw%252FDZv1ghcEA7q1leDfcwaPQBaSWebURQm7kh2guCL3D8xLvjmtrWs%252B%252FhxSzss9TTI07dGFyxsI6WHNMHIKOXdppJtT4hsCfVrGRCGfkxgvbRBhZtVTVEt2D%252Ff0D1qWgw8F7bSZqY7jW1BzTX3QDdouPtKGC4no%252Fr6sc8ZgLn2Z8XIEYHuT2D8fUNNOLRv0n2l%252BOu9G0z3RRs7oL0wCqAaaUtQPfsqJsxCGKl7BjZ3i7cJ8%252F1E0hVwACvfmhb8efsgQXTCpzkMo24jvbm4byAOD%252FrC%252FqG0kIketyJGZLnsTyR9EZvGydMDvXi1iH34u2LJMlKZSWnyqFhVGb1KHj58gDxb%252F2PpupCtaXw%253D%253D%7Ccksum%3A162635618715a2fcc6b014d540e9bda0ece04effa9c7%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2334524. Battery size is at the bottom of this eBay ad

[@melivnvm]

best explanation

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help, Any questions just ask. Thank you for your Sub Melvin. Ride Safe and have a great day.

[@hexes13]

My 2013 72 has zero play in the negative wire I am jealous

[@TwoWheelRocco]

Happy to help. I had the battery on an angle to attach that negative lead. But you are right it's tight. The manual states for removing it off the motor. crazy. Thank you for watching and your sub. Haxes13. Ride safe and have a great day.