Battery Install 2008 FXDC
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Battery Install 2008 FXDC
Hello everyone,
My question may seem laughable to some, but I am a woman and haven't had to do this on my own, so here goes:
I am getting my '08 Superglide Custom ready for Spring and I need to re-install the battery. It has sat in my house on a wood workbench all winter and I would now like to install it.
My question is: how do I do this?! I am somewhat scared of doing this on my own for fear that I will blow up the batter or ruin the engine if I do it improperly.
Is it as easy as just putting the positive and negatives together and firing it up? I had an old boyfriend take care of the winterizing back in October (changed oil/filter, full tank gas w/stablizer, etc.) so I feel it will be ready to roll once I put the battery in. I'm just scared to do it.
Thanks for anyone who can offer assistance.
My question may seem laughable to some, but I am a woman and haven't had to do this on my own, so here goes:
I am getting my '08 Superglide Custom ready for Spring and I need to re-install the battery. It has sat in my house on a wood workbench all winter and I would now like to install it.
My question is: how do I do this?! I am somewhat scared of doing this on my own for fear that I will blow up the batter or ruin the engine if I do it improperly.
Is it as easy as just putting the positive and negatives together and firing it up? I had an old boyfriend take care of the winterizing back in October (changed oil/filter, full tank gas w/stablizer, etc.) so I feel it will be ready to roll once I put the battery in. I'm just scared to do it.
Thanks for anyone who can offer assistance.
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It's pretty simple, put the battery in connecting the positive cable first(red) then the negative(black) and finally attach the battery strap to hold the battery in the box. Your done! You did have your battery on a battery tender right?
Last edited by red devil; Mar 15, 2010 at 10:13 AM.
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+1, Just take your time. Not only are you riding your own but now fixing your own.
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Pull the maxi-fuse in your fuse box (cover pulls straight off) on the left side of the bike before working on the battery. You will see the cover with 2 fake bolts on it right behind the square box where the spark plug wires plug into. Inside the cover should be a schematic of which fuese are what. Always remove the maxi-fuse before connecting or disconnecting the battery cables. The fuses pull straight out.
Red cable is Positive + (attach first)
Black is negative - (attach second)
Make sure they are tight and the strap is secure. If you want to wire in a battery tender get one here as it is the same as the HD brand. The pigtail wires in and then you simply plug it in to keep the batery up to a full charge.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...JDPX0G0ZM354MP
Red cable is Positive + (attach first)
Black is negative - (attach second)
Make sure they are tight and the strap is secure. If you want to wire in a battery tender get one here as it is the same as the HD brand. The pigtail wires in and then you simply plug it in to keep the batery up to a full charge.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...JDPX0G0ZM354MP
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As mentioned, very simple. Put the positive (red) on first, tighten the nut, then put the negative on and tighten the nut. That's it.
If your bike has a clock or anything to draw current when it is off, you might see the tiniest little itsy bitsy spark when attaching the negative, but don't fear, this is normal and won't hurt anything.
EDIT: Or, as mentioned above, pull the main fuse and then you won't have any issues.
If your bike has a clock or anything to draw current when it is off, you might see the tiniest little itsy bitsy spark when attaching the negative, but don't fear, this is normal and won't hurt anything.
EDIT: Or, as mentioned above, pull the main fuse and then you won't have any issues.
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Awww...thanks guys. Who needs a man when I have you guys to help?!
Okay...so, I did NOT have this on a charger over the winter. It just sat, so, will that mean it won't charge? I guess I'll have to try it and see, but want to make sure I cover all my bases and am prepared for any problems I encounter.
Also, KBFXFLI, what's with the fuse box and if I don't do this step, what will happen?
Thanks again for the help. It is very much appreciated!
Okay...so, I did NOT have this on a charger over the winter. It just sat, so, will that mean it won't charge? I guess I'll have to try it and see, but want to make sure I cover all my bases and am prepared for any problems I encounter.
Also, KBFXFLI, what's with the fuse box and if I don't do this step, what will happen?
Thanks again for the help. It is very much appreciated!
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Awww...thanks guys. Who needs a man when I have you guys to help?!
Okay...so, I did NOT have this on a charger over the winter. It just sat, so, will that mean it won't charge? I guess I'll have to try it and see, but want to make sure I cover all my bases and am prepared for any problems I encounter.
Also, KBFXFLI, what's with the fuse box and if I don't do this step, what will happen?
Thanks again for the help. It is very much appreciated!
Okay...so, I did NOT have this on a charger over the winter. It just sat, so, will that mean it won't charge? I guess I'll have to try it and see, but want to make sure I cover all my bases and am prepared for any problems I encounter.
Also, KBFXFLI, what's with the fuse box and if I don't do this step, what will happen?
Thanks again for the help. It is very much appreciated!
2. Pulling the master fuse will completely prevent a circuit from being made when you put the battery in. I mentioned the teeny spark, well, if you pull the master fuse that won't happen, and when you put the fuse back in it will be good.
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But you should still get a charger on the battery, while it's installed in the bike is fine, to make sure it's up to full charge to start the riding season. Get a float charger, at Wal-Mart or auto supply store. A float charger will not overcharge the battery. You only need to charge it for 24 hours to ensure a full charge.