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Harley-Davidson® Battery Tender Review

Unless you have a kick-start, you’ll need a battery to get your Harley started and to keep it functional. Bob shares some tips on Harley battery replacement and upkeep.

Battery Cable Replacement on a Motorcycle

Battery cable replacement is a simple upgrade for your Harley-Davidson. As we know from our electrical class here on Fix My Hog, electrical flow and circuits are the life blood of electricity for our motorcycles. When the stock cables get old or you see some wear, change them out for new ones like these from…

Harley-Davidson® Battery Replacement

In this Harley-Davidson battery replacement, Bob shows us negative cable reinstall with a little dielectric grease and getting the seat back on the Dyna. These are simple steps after a full service on your Harley-Davidson but without proper execution you will not be going far. Also Watch: Dyna Battery Removal and Replacement Next Service: Belt…

HD Motorcycle Battery Test Pre-Service

To get any service started it’s best to remove the negative cable from the battery. Bob shows us how to remove the seat to get to the battery. He also shows us a quick test to make sure the battery is up to snuff. Next Video: Oil & Transmission Fluid Related Video: Twin Cam 96…

Shovelhead Ignition Install

All Harley Davidson motorcycles had a mechanical points ignition system until the late 1970s & early 80s. Points ignition systems consist of a mechanical weight assembly, a points (support) plate, points, and condenser. Points ignition systems work very well but they do require routine maintenance. Upgrading to an electronic ignition system is a common upgrade…

Motorcycle Battery Maintenance and Cleaning

In this video, you’ll learn battery maintenance tips that will ensure your Harley’s battery is functioning properly and performing its best. Plus, learn how to identify sulfaction and what to do to prevent it. Related Videos: M8 Touring Battery Softail M8 Battery Removal Harley 103 Battery and Seat Removal Softail Battery Dyna Battery Sportster Battery

Motorcycle Battery Maintenance and Overview

Your Harley Davidson motorcycle needs a battery. You need to maintain that battery to get the most out of it. Motorcycle battery maintenance requirements have decreased over the years from wet cell, AGM, and Lithium. Next video: Proper Soldering Techniques

Understanding the Harley-Davidson Battery & Charging System

Unless you have a kickstart, 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. Batteries have come a long way since we shot this video. HD makes a great one but make sure…

Harley Sportster Battery Removal & Seat Removal

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 Harley Sportster 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. If you remove the positive cable first, you risk causing a dangerous spark if the battery comes in contact with your bike’s frame. Bob has been dealing with these batteries for years and removes the neg from the battery. If this is your first time, we highly suggest removing neg from ground stud on the crankcase boss(see images)with wobble extension.

Harley-Davidson® Belt Removal on a Touring Model

Part 1 of the Harley Davidson Belt Removal on a Touring Model. This is the longest procedure we have done to date. The belt removal and replacement videos are over 2 hours and 48 minutes. You will need to review some of the maintenance & performance videos and read your factory service manual before getting…