I'm embarrassed I accidentally left my lights on n now the battery is dead. I have a battery tender hooked up to it. I'm crossing my fingers. But if it doesn't work I need help taking the battery out. Other than removing the seat n bolts what else do I need to remove the battery? Thank

 

The only other thing you need to do is disconnect the terminals. The batter lifts right out. It's an easy switch, trust me. I think it's a 7/16" if memory serves....

Shakey

 

It may seem like it doesnt want to come out cause of the weight and not being a lot of area to grab the battery by but thats it. Seat and terminals.

And may I suggest while your waiting for your bike to charge how about shopping for a Factory Service Manual. It comes in handy sometimes.

 

a battery tender isn't designed to bring a drained battery back form the dead.
use a good 2 volt battery charger & you can probably save it. disconnect terminals before charging.

as already mentioned, seat off, terminals off, pull battery straight up & out.

 

Get a charger from the auto parts store for about $20 and charge it up. It should come back up to close to full charge as long as it is still good.

As far as removing it, get a 10mm wrench and undo the screws. Pull it out. Done!

Drew

 

Thanks I manage to get the battery out. Man that was so easy. N got a 2a battery charger battery is up to 25% n climbing thanks again

 

I use a 12V charger. It takes about an hour or two to be at full charge. But whatever works. Good luck. Let us know what happens when you put it back in.

Drew

 

if the battery is 4 years old get a new one

 

how long do they normally last? My deluxe is 5 years old now and battery is still strong. Other bike doesnt have a battery so no worries there.

 

mine lasted 3 years but also the bike sat a year before i bought it. just saying cheaper to replace than to be stranded