Windshield installation question
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Windshield installation question
Hi all,
I am brand new to owning a bike and want to install a windshield on my 2010 Sportster XL883L Low. The directions state to remove the battery connections to prevent accidental engine startup. Is this really necessary if the key is not in the ignition?
Thank you,
Danielle
I am brand new to owning a bike and want to install a windshield on my 2010 Sportster XL883L Low. The directions state to remove the battery connections to prevent accidental engine startup. Is this really necessary if the key is not in the ignition?
Thank you,
Danielle
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From: Central FL
If you don't think you'll accidentally start the bike, then don't worry bout it!
It's an instruction that is usually found on any how-to guides as it's a best practice. personally I think it's more geared to the BT bikes as they some times don't require a key to start them up.
It's an instruction that is usually found on any how-to guides as it's a best practice. personally I think it's more geared to the BT bikes as they some times don't require a key to start them up.
Remember, It's hard for someone to tell you to go against what's printed in front of you. If you accidently start the bike even with the key out and something bad happens as a result? Well it would plain suck. It's written to work two fold. 1) To protect the manufacturer from harm. 2) To protect you from harm. The choice is yours. Hope you gett'er mounted and your knees in the breeze.
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Take a look in a regular service manual (for any vehicle). The first step is to disconnect the negative battery cable, even if it is describing how to change the cupholder insert.
How to remove the wheel
Step 1: Disconnect the negative battery cable.
How to change a headlight bulb
Step 1: Disconnect the negative battery cable.
How to refill the washer fluid
Step 1: Disconnect the negative battery cable.
How to disconnect the negative battery cable
Step 1: Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
Ya see where I am going with this?
Just a bunch of mumbo-jumbo to protect their backsides and make it "idiot-proof". Then again, make it idiot-proof, and the world will make a better idiot.
How to remove the wheel
Step 1: Disconnect the negative battery cable.
How to change a headlight bulb
Step 1: Disconnect the negative battery cable.
How to refill the washer fluid
Step 1: Disconnect the negative battery cable.
How to disconnect the negative battery cable
Step 1: Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
Ya see where I am going with this?
Just a bunch of mumbo-jumbo to protect their backsides and make it "idiot-proof". Then again, make it idiot-proof, and the world will make a better idiot.
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: White Plains, MD
That sounds ridiculous. You don't need to disconnect the battery to install a windshield. Ridiculous.
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