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This short instruction will be your guide to removing a carburetor cover on a Harley-Davidson VRSC motorcycle, more commonly known as the V-Rod. Removing the carburetor cover will give you access to the carburetion and will also give you access to the battery.

Remove the Seat

In order to gain access to the carburetor and battery, you first need to remove the seat. On most Harley-Davidson vehicles, removing the seat simply involves unscrewing one screw. Not so with the V-Rod. In fact on the V-Rod, it's even simpler. Just lift the edge of the seat on the "starboard" or right side of the vehicle as you face the front. The seat will lift right up.

For Harley-Davidson motorcycles, gaining access to the battery and other parts means removing a Harley-Davidson seat. For most models, this involves unscrewing just one screw. However, with the VRSC models, also known as the V-Rod, accessing the battery, the air cleaner, and the carburetor is more complicated. Check out these instructions first before you struggle with the "hit and miss" method.

Here's a clip from the Fix My Hog DVD series - Touring Bolt-On Edition (7 hour 3 DVD set). Watch 20 year Harley certified PHD master mechanic Bob LaRosa show you step by step on how to remove the air filter cover, air filter, breather bolts and backing plate. He also gives a good shot of the M&M and Delphi EFI. See more videos at www.fixmyhog.com.

Here's a clip from the Fix My Hog DVD series. From the Sportster Edition (3.5 hour 2 DVD set), 20 yr Harley certified PHD master mechanic, Bob LaRosa, shows you some of the tools and products you will need to service and repair your Harley-Davidson motorcycle including oil change. He also reviews Rear Shock Adjustment and Inspection on the Sportster models. See more videos at www.fixmyhog.com