Not very Mechanical
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Not very Mechanical
I am not the best at mechanical issues, but I bought my battery tender and heated gear. I was looking at my Manual for how to access the Battery so I can wire these things, and It really does not tell you. before I go taking apart my bike, can someone point me in the right direction - I know i have to take the seat off, just not sure if it is tricky or easy. any help would be appreciated. thanks.
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From: Grand Island, Nebraska
RE: Not very Mechanical
it is very easy. Remove the screw located at the back on the seat then slide the seat back and take it off. you will see the battery right away when you get the seat off.
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From: sarasota, fl
RE: Not very Mechanical
easy install - remember to disconnect the negative terminal first and reconnect it last.
There is no "little black wire thats capped off hanging from the right side of the seat". That is what you will install as a part of hooking up the Battery Tender.
You may want to talk with others who have installed heated gear to see if they recommend a fused connection.
There is no "little black wire thats capped off hanging from the right side of the seat". That is what you will install as a part of hooking up the Battery Tender.
You may want to talk with others who have installed heated gear to see if they recommend a fused connection.
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RE: Not very Mechanical
If you still have your safety strap across you seat the first thing you are going to have to do is open the left side saddle bag and remove the screw that holds the strap in place. And then you can remove the rear screw holding the seat and slide it back and off.
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RE: Not very Mechanical
You would say, heh?......We all start somewhere Tex....It's where we end up that matters.
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RE: Not very Mechanical
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The battery tender plugs into the little black wire thats capped off hanging from the right side of the seat.
The battery tender plugs into the little black wire thats capped off hanging from the right side of the seat.
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From: Windham,Maine
RE: Not very Mechanical
My RK's have the positive starter stud on top,remove the plastic coverclip on it, and ground on any bolt.It takes less than a minute.Sooneror later I plan on installing a 12v accs outlet to make it even easier.