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Old Mar 10, 2013 | 11:02 PM
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Hello fellow riders! Can anyone post how to locate and change the battery on my 1984 FHLT EVO?

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Old Mar 11, 2013 | 06:30 AM
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Hi from the UK and welcome to HDF. It is hiding behind that odd-shaped right-hand side cover. To get to it remove the right-hand saddlebag, when you will see the rear end of it. Remove the screw at the bottom of the cover, take out the dipstick (turn it upside down to prevent spills). Gently tease the cover upwards off the oilbag filler. I have an aftermarket seat and take it off to improve access, you may have to do so as well. Remove the negative terminal first!
 
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Old Mar 11, 2013 | 12:56 PM
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Thanks so much! Your'e awesome man!
 
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Old Mar 11, 2013 | 01:01 PM
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My pleasure! Been doing it to my bike on and off since I bought it in 1990!
 
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Old Mar 11, 2013 | 07:26 PM
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Welcome Bigomars.
Your riding a 30 year old bike and you dont know where the battery is ?!
Time to do yourself a big favour and buy a manual for your bike.
When a problem occures you can read the appropriate section and ask pertinant questions. I keep mine in the bathroom and read it like a novel daily.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 01:29 PM
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amen to that
 
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