How do you remove the battery from a Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200?
Remove the black plastic cover for the battery compartment. The cover is located underneath the seat on the left side of the bike. Remove it by gently pulling on the top of the cover to unsnap its top clip. This should allow you to easily remove the entire cover and set it aside.
When to remove the battery from a Harley Sportster?
In this quick demonstration of the Harley Sportster battery removal, you’ll learn how to remove your bike’s seat and side cover so you can check on the condition of your battery and its operating components. It is strongly recommended that you remove the negative cable of the battery first and replace it last when servicing your bike.
What to do if your Harley Davidson battery is dead?
If your Harley’sbattery is dead then you have come to the right place! This motorcycle battery finder will help you select the right battery for your Harley.
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,…
Is the battery on a Harley Davidson XL hard to charge?
The Sportster motorcycle (known as the XL) has been in continuous production by Harley Davidson since 1957. Motorcycles can be especially hard on batteries, mostly because they tend to sit for long periods of time without use. If you live in a climate that is too cold for winter riding, make sure to keep your Sportster’s battery fully charged.
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…
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.
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,…
The Sportster motorcycle (known as the XL) has been in continuous production by Harley Davidson since 1957. Motorcycles can be especially hard on batteries, mostly because they tend to sit for long periods of time without use. If you live in a climate that is too cold for winter riding, make sure to keep your Sportster’s battery fully charged.