i am trying to remove the battery but can't figure it out. please help.

 

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What year is your bike?

 

2005

 

OK; looking at the battery from the side there's a bolt under the ignition (unless you have a wide glide...) that will lower the battery box and on the frame below it is the bolt that secures the battery box to the frame; loosen thebottom one first then you can undo the top one to lower the battery and box. You should remove the seat first (take out the bolt at the back of the seat going into the fender and pull back and up on the seat) and disconnect the NEGATIVE battery lead; you may see it as the cable going to the frame; the black one, perhaps...amI any help?

 

Step 1...go buy the service manual....

 

Step 2....read the service manual!