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Mar 25, 2019 | 08:51 AM

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JONNIEROCK

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This is exactly how I'm going to do it, but I'm thinking there's going to be some sparking going on when I hook up the negative side of the new battery after installing it, with the ignition turned on, and the lights wanting to turn on with the ignition in the on position.

Mar 25, 2019 | 10:59 AM

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skratch

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after you've disconnected the battery cables, turn off everything.

Mar 25, 2019 | 11:12 AM

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Mar 25, 2019 | 11:58 AM

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Dan28

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 71on72

Recently replaced mine. Followed instruction in Owners Manual. 2014 Dyna

Removing old battery:
FOB near bike turn ignition ON to disable alarm.
Disconnect negative cable first. Then positive.

Installing new battery:
Connect positive first. Then negative.
Turn ignition off.

That’s it

That's how I do it on my Wide Glide. Every once in a while I have not thought about the alarm and disconnected the battery with out the disarming the alarm only to be in a hurry to reconnect so I can silence the alarm. I just did this, this past Saturday, but I was prepared for the alarm.

Mar 28, 2019 | 04:36 PM

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JONNIEROCK

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Thanks for all your help . Things worked out great .
Jonnierock

Mar 28, 2019 | 06:31 PM

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Halojumper

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Even if it does go off, it won't sound long if removed from battery.

Mar 28, 2019 | 07:04 PM

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DanHappy

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And if it does don't forget to change your underwear.....

May 15, 2019 | 02:24 PM

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Jessica Sinclair

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could you someone shoot me a photo of what and where the main fuse is? i kept getting alarm going off and sparks flying every where when i reconnect the battery.

my bike is harley breakout 2017 model if it helps anyone.

Last edited by Jessica Sinclair; May 15, 2019 at 02:25 PM.

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May 15, 2019 | 03:20 PM

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Dynamick

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I looked at your photo and shot you something else. Check your inbox.

(I smell a troll xx)

May 15, 2019 | 03:33 PM

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TriGeezer

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Buster217

I think what you described is the way the instructions that came with my alarm said to do it but that didn't work for me. My owners manual says to turn on the ignition then remove the main fuse. You should turn the ignition off before reinstalling the fuse.

Yes, that is the correct procedure.

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