Okay got my Big Crank, now what
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Okay got my Big Crank, now what
I'm replacing the battery in ny 2005 Road King Classic. I have the instructions from the owners manual printed for seat removal. I know how to remove the saddle bags. Will I need any special tools to remove the seat and remove and replace the battery. On a one to ten scale my mechanical skils are a good solid two! Is this something I can do? How difficult is it to replace the seat after it is off? When the battery is disconnected will my fob and EFI still work correctly?
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12-15-2012, 01:50 PM
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12-15-2012, 02:03 PM
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On a scale of 1 to 10, replacing a battery is difficulty level #1. With mechanical skills of #2, it meens you are over qualified! Grab a screwdriver and get to work!!
The only thing you might not know is to ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE TERMINAL FIRST AND RECONNECT IT LAST! Good luck and have some fun!!!!!
The only thing you might not know is to ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE TERMINAL FIRST AND RECONNECT IT LAST! Good luck and have some fun!!!!!
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12-15-2012, 02:07 PM
Its easy to do. You don't really need any mechanical apptitude to remove the seat. When removing the battery make sure you don't ground the positive side to the frame by hitting the frame with the wrench while removing the battery cable bolt. Remove the negative cable first then the positive. 10mm bolts normally. Don't use the wrong size wrench. Its metric for these bolts. I'd recommend permanently removing the strap that goes over the seat if it is stock with the strap and it is still in place. Then buy a knurled seat screw to hold the seat on after your done. You'll never need a wrench to get the seat off again! Your confidence will soar once you do this. Take your time. You'll be fine.
Last edited by Rickr01; 12-15-2012 at 02:09 PM.
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12-15-2012, 02:11 PM
I really feel sorry for the people who do not have the knowledge to do the simplest things when it comes to maintaining their vehicles. But I guess the dealers have to pay the overhead some how. I still get dizzy when I hear people paying $300 for a service at a dealer knowing that their only getting some fluids & a filter for that price.
BUY a SERVICE MANUAL for YOUR BIKE and some BASIC TOOLS and just remember how the parts came off so you can reinstall them in the reverse order. Take pictures if you have too for reference.
BUY a SERVICE MANUAL for YOUR BIKE and some BASIC TOOLS and just remember how the parts came off so you can reinstall them in the reverse order. Take pictures if you have too for reference.
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12-15-2012, 02:28 PM
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I'm replacing the battery in ny 2005 Road King Classic. I have the instructions from the owners manual printed for seat removal. I know how to remove the saddle bags. Will I need any special tools to remove the seat and remove and replace the battery. On a one to ten scale my mechanical skils are a good solid two! Is this something I can do? How difficult is it to replace the seat after it is off? When the battery is disconnected will my fob and EFI still work correctly?