DOC HARLEY: BATTERY REMOVAL

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Doc Harley from the Service Clinic at Low Country Harley-Davidson to help you with the health of your motorcycle! This week he shares insights on how to remove the battery from different models and years.
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Doc Harley is a motorcycle technician at Low Country Harley-Davidson with over thirty years working on motorcycles. Over the years at the dealership he has worked on Harley-Davidson, Buell, and Triumph motorcycles with a few other brands here and there from trade-ins. There are thousands of how-to videos out on youtube and other websites across the world. Doc’s goal is to help solve problems that people run into when using their service manual, share insights only found as a certified Harley® technician, and some of the tips he’s picked up over the years.
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@waynesiminski8268 4 года назад

That is info that a lot of us probably didn’t know. Have to admit, I always disconnected negative first, but not pull the main fuse. Always learning. Thanks

@ricksgs6130 2 года назад

Doc I changed my battery on my 2017 sgs now my fuel gauge stopped working

@BusterKitten 4 года назад

taught me another well appreciated tip Doc. Thank you so much and thanks to your dealership for putting out these vids

@danielgaskell5490 4 года назад

Thanks Doc, really enjoy watching your videos!

@miketodd8640 4 года назад

Great info Doc. Thanks to you and Low Country HD for sharing.

@mikejw58 4 года назад

Opps. Like some of the others here I never thought about the fuse. Always did the negative first as you would on a car or anything else, but never thought of the fuse first. I have a ‘13 Limited and have removed the battery every year since new (for the same reason mentioned here) with no problems so far, but this year, fuse first. Thx Doc

@jlc904ubc 4 года назад

Thanks Doc! Awesome video! Great info! And thanks for covering a wide array of years and models!

@61espo 4 года назад

Thanks Doc! Your videos are a gigantic help! Very much appreciated!

@CSMIRC 3 года назад

The best videos presented Doc. High quality and detailed. Thanks for sharing..Regards from Australia down under.

@RevulsionX Год назад

I like how to deal with security system 👏🏼

@gung-hokaleo6365 2 года назад

ANOTHER GREAT HOW TO VIDEO !! DID MY 2019 FATBOY NO PROBLEM !! THANKS DOC HARLEY !!

@donwaltman4276 Год назад

So many answers in the service manual, Great video Doc

@eb1941 4 года назад

Thanks for posting. My worst battery exchange was on a Honda my wife purchased, might have been a Shadow. You needed a PhD in battery removal. Made my 2003 Road King look like a piece of cake.

@homeromartinez9961 3 года назад

Thanks for the video. Excellent info. Greetings from Mexico

@Richard.Tremblay 4 года назад

It’s like Christmas you make me a very nice gift. I will applied 100% your recommendation when removing my battery. I will later let you know it goes. I have a save video where the person showed steps by steps how to proceed but no word on the fuse removal. Thanks again....Your the best

@chrisphilhower6029 4 года назад

I found using a ratcheting combination wrench works great on my Sportster. 10mm battery screws. As an auto technician, we were always told to have the key off. To prevent power spikes

@nickhildabridle1612 4 года назад

Thanks Doc for another great and informative video. You can teach an old dog a new trick 😎🤟👊

@Peter-976 4 года назад

Great info here but how about some info on that beautiful looking FXR with the clamshell saddlebags in the background.

@PeteDriver530 4 года назад

I wasn't aware of needing to pull the fuse before removing the negative, good to know as I'll be rebuilding the starter solenoid on my '98 FLHTCI and will be disconnecting the battery. my '93 Sportster is a lot simpler to do battery work on, with circuit breakers instead of fuses and the battery sitting sideways & easy to get to. thanks for another great video :)

@davidmitchell9048 4 года назад

Great info, thanks!

@donwaltman4276 2 года назад

Another great video Doc, excellent advice, as an electrician I can agree. Turn the power off! Pull the main! Once you let all the smoke out. you'll never get it back in the battery .

@coloradokid1346 4 года назад

My 2005 Sportster. Yea had fun with that battery. Also just got a 2012 Heritage and learned the hard way about the alarm. LOL Yep still learning but loving it. Nothing like working on a H-D.

@imminent82 4 года назад

Never thought about the fuse, thanks Doc

@JuckFoeBurden 3 года назад

Doc can I hook 9v batt to the cig lighter hole and save my thunder max redo headache?

@eddythomas5771 2 года назад

Thank you Doc.The main fuse pull is very informative.I was told leave the power on then pull the main fuse.On a 2014 Ultra Tri Glide./I am guessing your way also pertains the the ultra trike?..OFF-PULL FUSE-NEGATIVE FIRST...Correct?

@eguyntx1812 4 года назад

thanks for including the older Sportster

@jayveecee1 4 года назад

Thank you Doc, you are our precious medicine Doctor!

@BrewCityRider 4 года назад

Hey Doc... another excellent video. I'm with the majority on here though - in all my decades of riding and dealing with batteries, I've never pulled the main fuse. I just took a look in my service manual for my '13 Road Glide and it only mentions disarming the security system if you have one, but only so that the siren won't sound. I'll probably go with your advice next time though just to be on the safe side. Thanks.

@jeffhawkins711 2 года назад

Appreciate what you're doing sir. I have an 06 fatboy . I also live in an apt. With mo electrical outlet . I've already been through a summer dealing with this situation .I take my battery out and bring it inside to charge it. I've never unplugged the battery first, I do know to undo the neg. first. Never had any problems by doing it this way. Of course I don't have any stereo or any other accessories. I guess I better take off the fuse next time.

@Otis884 4 года назад

Great info Doc.

@spyda3856 4 года назад

I usually pull the battery fuse (15A) on my 2008 Dyna, Not the main fuse, before disconnecting the battery, which i've had to do several times recently, due to having the engine out of bike for work and also part diagnosing a faulty regulator/rectifier. I also run a thundermax, which there's no way round having to initiate it again every time after reconnecting the battery and fuse, (not that i know of anyway) but this only takes a few minutes and i've never seemed to have any prob's doing it this way. What's the difference between pulling the battery fuse, opposed to the main (Maxi 40A) fuse? Also i make sure i've got the proximity key fob in my pocket too, so the security system is disarmed whilst performing this. Like the first question you answered, i too have no power in my garage, so have to take the battery indoors to put on my charger/optimiser. Thanks.

@lots3799 3 года назад

Where can I buy that battery lifter with the red handle? That's pretty slick. ..

@Mytwistedvoices 4 года назад

Nice informative video. I have a vrod. The battery is located near the triple trees. I have a lot more to remove to get to it. If the battery is hard to reach, wrap tools in electrical tape. Pulling the fuse will save you bike. Not shorting the battery will save more.

@ejakeway 4 года назад

So informative! I recently replaced the battery on my 14 sportster and I’m glad to see I already did all the steps you recommended here.

@SportyRider 3 года назад

I'm not sure where your negative is, but I won't be disconnecting the one on my 2005 ever again! 😂

@SportyRider 3 года назад

I see they flipped the battery terminals on the sportster at 14 thank God lol. You have to disconnect the other side of the cable. It's a major finaguling under taking

@pluckyp2000 3 года назад

Any additional tips for a 2002 road king?

@pmanpp357 4 года назад

He's like a motorcycle whisperer 🏍️🏍️🏍️🏍️

@miketodd8640 4 года назад

I have a question. I'm looking at using the SAE connector as a charging output(SAE to USB turnaround), I know there is a USB connector on the bike, on a 2018+ Softail. If I'm reading the schematic there is a 7.5 fuse on the connector. Would I need to add an additional fuse in the turnaround cable? Thanks in advance Doc.

@Scoob62 4 года назад

Great Video! show 2000 dyna wide glide please

@JCunningham21 3 года назад

how do you clean around the electronics under the covers. My 03 FLHRCI needs cleaning, ot as bad as the FLH you showed on here. that guy must live on a dirt road.

@dschaefer1351 Год назад

Thanks Doc. Good info, helpful. It's much easier pointing fingers and talking, than actually doing it. Actual demonstration would be better!

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Год назад

Thanks D for your comment. I am not a “show me how to do this” kind of guy. I trust your Harley-Davidson Factory Service Manual will show you the way….Doc

@BoobsAdmin 4 года назад

FLHTCUI - 7 years, never touched main fuse, negative first, nothing happened. 🕺🏻

@Ibis117 3 года назад

Shop manual doesn't mention fuse either. Can't do any harm, I guess.

@dasboogan 2 месяца назад

It’s just an extra step in safety because anything can happen.

@daviddunn5264 4 года назад

Thanks again doc and low county HD for allowing you to share really useful info with us. Much appreciated.

@robtremain7210 3 года назад

Got somewhat the same problem, although my main battery is now totally take a charge (under 3.5 volts ) and since it is in underground parkade, every time I try to disconnect battery the siren goes off until I reconnect negative! and bring unneeded attention and complaint from other condo owners! any work around for this? Thanks for any reply!

@aquahombre 4 года назад

Is that a 1984-1986 FXRP in the background?

@pmanpp357 4 года назад

Doc..... you're awesome....I'm not Worthy!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏

@glasgowharleyrider 5 месяцев назад

Ive a RKC 05 . Followed instructions re fuse out first etc . To reinstall , reinstall battery . Positive , negative then fuse . BUT! , is there a certain step to follow,? ie , my RK main ign switch is in 'On' position with run switch off as directed . Just to check if i should do anything re returning ign switch to off pre fuse ? Thx

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 5 месяцев назад

This is confusing. In no way this video procedure would have any effect on the ignition switch. If you are asking Should the Ignition switch and handlebar switch be in the off position at the start? Yes…Doc

@rwinness8937 2 года назад

These are all great tips, however I have yet to find a video or info on how to do a battery on a 1996 Dyna Low Rider

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 2 года назад

Keep looking on line or purchase a Factory Service Manual...Doc

@dynabiker1 2 года назад

Do you know how to remove the battery tray of a '99 Dynaglide TC ?

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 2 года назад

Yes, I grab the 1999 Dyna Factory Service Manual...Doc

@ericleveille1185 Год назад

Thanks Doc, my road glide was transported in a trailer and we did not know about the transport mode. Battery went dead and now I a leaks have codes on the radio. I clear them but they always come back any recommendations?

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson Год назад

If they come back further Diag is needed by your local dealer….Doc

@bradfigiel2203 4 года назад

Would be nice to see the trick on a street 500 battery removal.

@tombryan5653 Год назад

Will it hurt to put a car battery it on a 2006 Fatboy 88

@joegreer8760 4 года назад

I ruined a battery on my sportster by not taking out the fuse before taking the cables off. The wrench slipped and touched the positive and negative post at the same time. Sparks flew and the post melted. Luckily the battery was the only thing that fried

@ronvalley1973 4 года назад

as far as you know for now that is..........nothing fried....

@joegreer8760 4 года назад

ronnie valley I checked everything over and it all looked fine. That was well over a year ago so I’m pretty sure it’s fine. Plus it’s an 04 sportster. Not much stuff to fry on it

@Mytwistedvoices 4 года назад

If the battery is buried as we seen in this video, I will wrap wrenches, sockets, extensions and ratchets in electrical tape. Just in case of butter fingers.

@teamster249 3 месяца назад

Changing the battery on my wife’s 2012 Sportster was a pain in the rear

@robertnekut83 2 года назад

Note....Place the ignition switch in the OFF position before installing the main fuse.

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 2 года назад

Good pointl..Doc

@markschroeder1581 4 года назад

Great advice & thank you for sharing this information! Do you still have to disconnect the main fuse if just changing batteries?

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 4 года назад

Yes!

@cepgg911 4 года назад

Great info!!! Forgive for this question... the tool you used to take the battery out, what’s it called?

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 4 года назад

It is a battery carrier, side lift

@ronwilliams2215 3 года назад

How do you set the 5 number code on the new bike ltry the way they say can not do it

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 3 года назад

If you are talking about the original. The dealer uses digital Tech. If you are referring to access when your fob is not present. You will use your turn signal buttons. Ride to your dealer. Many there can help. Thanks ~ Doc

@patrichagan615 2 года назад

How to replace battery on a 2004 Road King Police model??????

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 2 года назад

Purchase a Factory Service Manual, a set of torx sockets, 10mm wrench. remove seat, remove top battery cover with ECM. hopefully the factory strap is still there to help lift battery out..Doc

@Boobtube. 4 года назад

I can understand pulling the fuse part. But to say that keeps from shocking the system, I question. Any time you apply power, it is going to spark. In this case, we get the spark and shock from the fuse box instead of the battery area. Which I can understand is safer, but to say it eliminates shocking the electronic parts, I think is false. Current is drawn when power is applied, that can't be eliminated. I would say to lessen the degree of power being drawn all at once, to remove ALL fuses, and than replace main fuse first, than the smaller ones, 1 at a time. Doc, do you agree with my thinking?

@lots3799 3 года назад

I couldn't find th e main fuse on my 72 flh. Can I just disconnect the negative first, then positive, without disconnecting the fuse? I don't have a radio or alarm system.

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 3 года назад

YES. Thanks ~ Doc

@silverfoxxsound6768 6 месяцев назад

Hay what is I cover the strap and my have can fit to put up the battery

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 6 месяцев назад

??????must be a translation thing. Sorry we could not help…..Doc

@nealkephart1351 2 месяца назад

If my 03 doesn't have a security system, do I need to pull the fuse first ?

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 2 месяца назад

Yes….Doc

@garyzanghi9272 11 месяцев назад

Tape off the connection just to make sure you don't have an accidental spark

@caseycarlson5953 4 года назад

Thanks great info as always but I needed this yesterday. Disconnected my battery on a 2002 night train to add my tender line and now I have a red key lit up.

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 4 года назад

You might have an issue that light means a code is active for an error in your system. Likely a turn signal.

@caseycarlson5953 4 года назад

Low Country Harley-Davidson thanks. You guys are the greatest. I’ll have to try and stop in this week after my wife’s appointment in Charleston

@jimscycleandautotn8508 4 года назад

Hey doc, ever run into a viiner code on any 16 fxdb's? Scratching my head at this one. Please respond when time permits. Thanks Jim

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 4 года назад

Yes, it may be due to a replacement of an ECM or BCM. The code is likely from the speedometer mileage not matching.

@jimscycleandautotn8508 4 года назад

Thanks, i bought the bike new and its only been to the dealer once for tires. Odd but thank you for your time sir .

@cagataydemiran5407 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for video Doc Harley from Türkiye. I made it wrong 😢 i have got 2010 vrscdx. i skip first step for remove the battery and when i connect the battery ventilator works automaticaly i dont know what can i do

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 7 месяцев назад

Pull the main fuse from under the right cover. Disconnect battery. Walk away. Letting the bikes electronics power down. Connect battery then main fuse…..Doc

@cagataydemiran5407 7 месяцев назад

@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson You are my hero. Thank you Doc. ru-vid.com1C3uE_jWZAU?feature=shared

@vinniebagodonuts9391 3 года назад

If the main fuse is disconnected what difference does it make if you disconnect the positive first?

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 3 года назад

Let’s just say a friend was disconnecting the positive side when the wrench touched the frame. ⚡️with the battery negative still attached to the frame. He has a permanent burn mark. Thanks ~ Doc

@vinniebagodonuts9391 3 года назад

@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson never really thought of that. Thank you. Love your channel. Thank you for all your knowledge and for sharing it kinda rare these days.

@Leviajohnson 2 года назад

okay, what if you don't disarm the security and you do Step 1 out of order? Because that's what I did and now the bike won't start.

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 2 года назад

Bring it to the Dealer with your Fobs.....Doc

@144Jericho 2 года назад

Doc, what if you don’t disconnect the fuse?

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 2 года назад

With all the electronics on a Harley-Davidson it is just a precaution. Many electronics, stereo, ECM,BCM do not like surges of voltage as you are trying to thread bolts into a battery. What could happen is DTC fault codes and possible damage to parts.....Doc

@144Jericho 2 года назад

@@LowCountryHarleyDavidson understood! Thanks for your time and willingness to teach. God bless!

@garyzanghi9272 11 месяцев назад

Keep my 03 & 06

@LandLockedSailor69 4 года назад

?? Current bike is also the newest I've ever owned a 1992. I've taken out my battery every winter and have never had a problem. Thinking the main fuse thing is just for bikes loaded with electronics. Just to wtf you guys look up 92FLHS battery and look where it was. redesigned it in 93 to make it more like every other bike your use to. in 94 Harley renamed it the Road King

@spittalispittali6789 3 года назад

What if your battery is dead? But your alarm still goes off

@LowCountryHarleyDavidson 3 года назад

The alarm has its own battery. I would attach a battery charger to the dead battery or jumper cables to another motorcycle battery so you can temporarily turn on the bike to disarm. Or go into the alarm box and remove battery. Thanks ~ Doc

@bobclapper2672 4 года назад

Who’s the Best ? … … … …. You !

@zenspike8246 4 года назад

I have to laugh at the poor engineering H-D utilizes in the manufacture of their bikes. Really... to pull your battery you have to go through this crap ? I have a '01 Yamaha Road Star, pop my seat, disconnect to 2 posts, done in 5 minutes or less. I also have a '12 H-D Electra. What a pain in the ass it is.

@zenspike8246 4 года назад

@@RenegadesGarage Um... doesn't make much since, or sense? I will repeat: I remove my seat on the RS, no need for a wrench or screw driver, I twist my key and the seat releases automatically, I remove the two post screws, I don't have to remove a unit on top of the battery, just lift it out.

@zenspike8246 4 года назад

@@RenegadesGarage Spelling a word " incorrectly " isn't really the issue. Your argument is still weak as to my original statement. Flat out: It's easier to remove a RS seat than a H-D. Done deal. I'm out.