What kind of battery does a Sportster take?
“YTX20L-BS 12V 18AH 270CCA Battery for Harley Davidson 1200 XL, XLH (Sportster) 97-03”
Does Harley use AGM batteries?
New Harley-Davidson motorcycles are equipped with an AGM (Advanced Glass Mat) battery engineered specifically for use in Harley-Davidson bikes. A genuine Harley-Davidson battery works better and lasts longer than less-expensive, off-the-shelf batteries.
Can I put a battery tender on an AGM battery?
If you have an AGM battery, you want to use the Plus version, not the regular Battery Tender. Both the regular Battery Tender and the Battery Tender Plus have an absorption charge mode, but the maximum charge voltage is different for the non-Plus vs. the Plus version.
How do you remove battery from Harley Davidson Sportster?
Remove battery from battery tray by sliding it to the left and out from its compartment. Figure 6. The battery strap is retained by the screw visible just beneath that battery. Now, with the old battery out of the way, is a good time to use a wire brush to clean both the positive and negative cables.
What’s the purpose of a battery on a Harley Davidson?
We’ll show you how to do it yourself and save some money on both labor and parts cost. This article applies to the Harley Davidson Sportster. The purpose of your bike’s battery is to store energy to power the starter motor and start the engine.
Where is the negative battery on a Harley Davidson?
Unfortunately, the negative cable is to the right side of the bike behind the oil tank. It’s a bit of a tight fit and, on some models, it may be necessary to pull the battery as far to the left as possible to access the negative terminal. If there’s not enough slack in the cables to reach it,…
What happens when you disconnect the battery on a Harley Davidson?
The alarm has an internal battery of its own and disconnection of the main battery is one of the triggers that will cause it to sound. With the ignition switch in the RUN position, and the fob within range, the alarm is canceled. Once the fuse is removed, you can leave the switch in the run position until you’re finished with the job.
Can you change the battery on a Harley Davidson Sportster?
A quick and easy way to replace your battery on your Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 or 883. Be extra careful since i connected the negative terminal first. This was replaced on a 2008 Harley Sportster XL1200. Loading…
What can I use to charge my Harley Davidson battery?
You can try using a good jumper wire from your battery positive post to your starter solenoid. Remove the (usually) green wire 1st. This eliminates the rest of your harness. If it still has trouble turning over, you need to address the starter, or you have created too much compression.
Are there any battery problems with a Harley Davidson?
With that can come some Harley Davidson charging problems. Bob shares some tips on battery replacement and upkeep. Batteries have come a long way since we shot this video.
How do you close the battery on a Harley Davidson?
This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. Unless you have a kick-start, you’ll need a battery to get your Harley started and to keep it functional. With that can come some Harley Davidson charging problems. Bob shares some tips on battery replacement and upkeep.