How do you jumpstart a sportster with a car?
Harley Davidson Sportster: How to Jump Start Battery
- Step 1 – Access the battery. Once you’ve determined your stop/run switch position is not the problem, you’ll need to access the bike’s battery.
- Step 2 – Expose positive battery terminal.
- Step 3 – Connect jumper cables.
- Step 4 – Start your bike.
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…
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 causes a Sportster battery to go bad?
If there is excess resistance between any ground point and the negative battery terminal, there is something loose, frayed, corroded or disconnected. Over the years, HD has grounded the Sportster electrical systems in a number of ways.
Is there a problem with the battery cables on a Harley?
The battery cables are a problem on all Harleys. Definitely a maintenance item. (long rant sorry) Hey all, I’ve just spent the last hour cleaning the terminals of my battery and I still have this major issue.
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…
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,…
Can a Sportster battery be charged in the winter?
If you live in a climate that is too cold for winter riding, make sure to keep your Sportster’s battery fully charged. You might want to invest in a “trickle battery charger” which can keep your battery fully charged without overcharging.
How to jump start a Harley Davidson Sportster?
Fortunately, for jump starting, the positive terminal is the only one needed and it’s conveniently positioned to the left where it’s easy to access. Once the battery is accessible, fold back the red rubber insulator/protector on the positive terminal. Figure 2.