Doc Harley Getting to your Harley-Davidson Battery

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  • Опубліковано 11 лют 2025

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  • @61espo
    @61espo Рік тому +11

    I wish every Harley Dealer in every state had a “Doc Harley”! Life would be a lot better.

    • @LowCountryHarleyDavidson
      @LowCountryHarleyDavidson  Рік тому +3

      Thank you. There are many excellent techs out there. They just don’t have my voice 😆……Doc

    • @TheSkull698
      @TheSkull698 2 місяці тому +1

      100% this. Love his videos!

  • @ronkuzyk3836
    @ronkuzyk3836 Рік тому +5

    This is just another thing that makes me appreciate my 2002 Road King. Thanks for that.

  • @freddie_ray1498
    @freddie_ray1498 Рік тому +6

    Doc, you keep giving great tips. I've struggled with removing the battery with my 09 RK and my current ride 2012 FLHTK. I ain't never forgetting this tip...Whish that i could give you a hundred thumbs up...

  • @larryc276
    @larryc276 Рік тому +7

    That 90 degree pick is a excellent idea. That thing is hard to get to

  • @doylehenderson319
    @doylehenderson319 Рік тому +6

    Thanks Doc!!! The strap on my 2010 Limited lasted only 3 years so I took an old luggage strap and made my own... the tip with the pick will come in handy!!!! BTW... I hope YOU, the family and all the great folks at LCHD have a Very Merry Christmas this year!!! Be Blessed my friend!!!!

  • @okiemale1589
    @okiemale1589 Рік тому +6

    😎👍
    Big thumbs up for the channel...

  • @tomb.8485
    @tomb.8485 Рік тому +2

    Another great tip, thanks Doc.

  • @Tryke_Ryder
    @Tryke_Ryder Рік тому +2

    I just recently learned this trick. I wish I would have seen your excellent tip first! It would have saved me 30+ minutes of head scratching!

  • @daviddunn5264
    @daviddunn5264 Рік тому +2

    Always informative and appreciated Doc 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @Chainsaw2373
    @Chainsaw2373 3 місяці тому +1

    Great job Doc Harley, you helped an old retired mechanic out. You have the best videos 👍🏻✌🏻

  • @hdbikerdave5835
    @hdbikerdave5835 Рік тому +2

    Very useful information Doc. Thank you for sharing. Well done.

  • @dougwright3444
    @dougwright3444 Рік тому +2

    Nice tip Doc. I could have used it two weeks ago. Took me a while to figure out how to get that over the tab.

  • @travisgray3331
    @travisgray3331 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Doc.....amazes me how little care and cleanliness guys have on a 30K Harley....Merry Christmas to you and LowCountry HD

  • @STUMPgrinder57
    @STUMPgrinder57 5 місяців тому +1

    EXACTLY the info I was looking for. I was trying my best not lose my cool and break a clip. THANK YOU DOC !!!

  • @paulmorrison1009
    @paulmorrison1009 Рік тому +2

    As always doc. Your tips come in so handy. Thank you Sir

  • @allborosnyc4544
    @allborosnyc4544 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for the detailed video, great work. I wish HD would add pos/neg jumper connections to their batteries. The jumper can be tucked behind the left panel for easy access in case a jump start is needed. I have a 2020 Heritage Softail and battery access isn't easy.

  • @2009faycal
    @2009faycal Рік тому +3

    Thank you so much.

  • @200hit
    @200hit Рік тому +1

    Always Outstanding Advice Once again! Happy Holidays and Thanks again Doc!

  • @philiporourke7896
    @philiporourke7896 Рік тому +3

    Great vid Doc, thanx.

  • @stephendrake8145
    @stephendrake8145 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Doc, I didn’t realize that HD changed this so much. I may have to replace the battery when my CVO Street Glide gets all the painted surfaces replaced in the shop…

  • @mas3292
    @mas3292 Рік тому +2

    Extremely helpful Doc, thank you.

  • @davidv.780
    @davidv.780 Рік тому +1

    You are awesome Doc ,Thanks for all the tips appreciate it.

  • @davidnadeau6441
    @davidnadeau6441 Рік тому +1

    Speaking of lifting the battery. I use a piece of milk carton about 3/4" wide and about a foot long. Put a small hole in each end and use the terminal screws to screw it to the battery and it makes a nice lifting handle. I wrapped it in duct tape and printed Save on it. It's my go to tool for working on battery.

  • @michaelmuller7367
    @michaelmuller7367 Рік тому +1

    Thanks a lot - this was my current question.
    Love your Channel
    Greetings from 🇩🇪

  • @lazaroibarra8464
    @lazaroibarra8464 Рік тому +1

    Hi Doc. This video was three months late😂. That little plastic cover really tested my patience. I prevailed, thought. Thank you. Merry Christmas.

    • @LowCountryHarleyDavidson
      @LowCountryHarleyDavidson  Рік тому

      Thanks for sharing. We will strive to be more in tune😆….Doc

    • @lazaroibarra8464
      @lazaroibarra8464 Рік тому

      @@LowCountryHarleyDavidson you're doing fantastic. Don't change a thing. You're appreciated more than you know.

  • @larrys.3992
    @larrys.3992 Рік тому +2

    My 1967 XLCH had no battery! I sure miss that bike.

  • @PopcornChristian
    @PopcornChristian 4 дні тому +2

    Bro, thats to complicated for a noob like me. And when you said something about removing a fuse, it was over for me at that point. Like u think a first time noob would even know where the fuse is, then what fuse to remove the all those cables in the way of battery. Then if that wasn't enough. I would get stuck on trying to remove the seat. So all the other problems i wouldn't even know how to get to because the seat alone i would be stuck. My pops who passed away, his Harley trike been in garage for 1 year, it wont start, don't even go there, cuz i don't even know how to start it. But my brother does and it wouldn't start for him and then he went back home. So i just wanted to see a video of Step by Step with tools list needed and how to remove and replace with a new battery. But i need someone to make the Ultimate Noob young punk who don't know anything about nothing video so i could get my pops bike started. ✌️

    • @LowCountryHarleyDavidson
      @LowCountryHarleyDavidson  3 дні тому

      Make the phone call to a dealer to pick it up! Step away from the bike and tools. Honor your father by doing the right thing….Doc

  • @NLRider-i1m
    @NLRider-i1m Рік тому +1

    Love the tips, and this channel
    Merry Xmas Doc!!

  • @tex9280
    @tex9280 Рік тому

    Big G'day Doc from Down Under 🇦🇺
    THANKS again for another great Harley Tip & all your other videos this year.
    Hope you & the family have a awesome Xmas period ♥️🎁🎄🎉🙏
    May all your days be Harley days 🖤🧡🖤
    Safe travels 🙏♥️🐾🐾🇦🇺

  • @whiskeythrottle9772
    @whiskeythrottle9772 Рік тому +2

    I may or may not have just snipped that little plastic window after i had it off the first time. Not like its going anywhere with the t40s and the seat on top of it.

  • @KillRoyzGlide
    @KillRoyzGlide 6 місяців тому +1

    Doc Harley, thanks for the video. I'm planning on changing out my battery soon and your video makes it seem simple enough even for me to do. One question though. I have the audible alarm system on my '21 FLTRK. How do I disconnect the battery WITHOUT setting off the alarm? Thanks again!

  • @doughuntley2974
    @doughuntley2974 Рік тому +3

    Is it necessary to remove the maxi fuse before you remove the battery? I've never taken it out in the past.

    • @billcarson1966
      @billcarson1966 Рік тому +2

      It's a recommended best practice, Doc even says so at 2:59. You do it for 2 main reasons, 1, for safety because the bike could accidentally start up and 2 because you could cause an electrical short which could damage the ECM unit or some other expensive part.

    • @LowCountryHarleyDavidson
      @LowCountryHarleyDavidson  Рік тому +3

      Yes….Doc

    • @tjbummer200
      @tjbummer200 Рік тому

      @@LowCountryHarleyDavidson
      I’m going to need a video on removing the fuse. I wasn’t given any manuals for my 2020 FLHXS 😂😂

  • @ShawnMortensenNE
    @ShawnMortensenNE Місяць тому +1

    Thank you Doc Harley!!

  • @benharton1533
    @benharton1533 11 місяців тому +1

    Will a battery replacement will erase my ECM map ? I had a Dyno fitting las year and I don't want to lose it ? Thank you very much Doc !!! Y'r videos and explanations are cristal clear !!!!!

    • @LowCountryHarleyDavidson
      @LowCountryHarleyDavidson  11 місяців тому +1

      No a battery gone dead will not erase a ECM. I do suggest you ask your tuner for a copy of your tune on a supplied thumb drive…..Doc

    • @benharton1533
      @benharton1533 11 місяців тому

      Oh so many thanks for your quick reply Mr. Doc !!!

  • @medcook57
    @medcook57 Рік тому +1

    Great info Doc, much appreciated!!!!

  • @carlosparodiretail
    @carlosparodiretail 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you Sir!!!

  • @BigSkyImagery
    @BigSkyImagery Рік тому +2

    Thanks!

  • @exupakias
    @exupakias Рік тому +1

    Why take out first negative and after positive? What will happen?Also when you get it back you put first positive or negative and why?Thanks.

    • @LowCountryHarleyDavidson
      @LowCountryHarleyDavidson  Рік тому +1

      It has to do with Current Flow and the sensitivity of electronics. Taking the ground off first is the safer way to stop current flow. Speaking of safety. Taking off the positive first takes the chance of the wrench touching the ground side. This creates a direct current from one side of battery to the other. This will heat up the wrench and you to burning levels.
      Retuning to electronics. To have the ground side connected and the the positive side send a violent current that can destroy an electrical part. These are just a few reasons….Doc

  • @oscark.880
    @oscark.880 9 місяців тому +1

    Hey Doc, There's no video out there for the 2024's yet. How different is the battery removal on the 2024 baggers? Thanks

    • @LowCountryHarleyDavidson
      @LowCountryHarleyDavidson  9 місяців тому +1

      Same as before just the BCM is on top instead of the ECM🤷‍♂️…..Doc

  • @bikerbrian6452
    @bikerbrian6452 Рік тому +1

    I’m sure this is all in the owners manual…….right? Great job!

  • @richsaldibar706
    @richsaldibar706 3 місяці тому +1

    Epic video! Thank you!!!

  • @donaldcross7978
    @donaldcross7978 Рік тому +1

    I had a problem at one time , bolts would come loose and not charge battery, then it would not start. To fix I used 1/4" outside Star Washer on the bolts - it Stopped the Bolts from loosening Up , no more charging problem or No Starts with out taking off Seat and fighting up bolts.

  • @nicholaspetrone5204
    @nicholaspetrone5204 Рік тому +1

    Doc u r great as always!

  • @jumpingjack4725
    @jumpingjack4725 Рік тому +1

    That was a great video!! Thanks!!

  • @kaiservirtuoso485
    @kaiservirtuoso485 Місяць тому +1

    thank you kindly sir!!!!!

  • @dennisharrison4744
    @dennisharrison4744 10 місяців тому +1

    My 09 sportster negative terminal is a pain to get the bolt started lol

    • @LowCountryHarleyDavidson
      @LowCountryHarleyDavidson  10 місяців тому

      Agree, so the Factory suggest removing the ground at the motor( like that’s any easier 🤦‍♂️…..Doc

  • @DanielMorais-r4l
    @DanielMorais-r4l Рік тому +1

    Hello Doc.
    can you tell me what is causing my xl1200ns iron 2019
    Wen i give gas it jerks and again when releasing the throttle and the clutch is doing the same thing and it's hard to maintain 30 km/h it's jerking and i keep shifting all the time
    never believe that a HD 1200 Iron could be having so much problem, it has only 5000km what can do it's my firs Harley and dont know much about them

    • @LowCountryHarleyDavidson
      @LowCountryHarleyDavidson  Рік тому

      With your first experience and knowledge at this time. I suggest bringing it to a trusted shop. It could be as easy as loose battery connections. But you don’t know where the battery is. There is plenty of people here who will tell you what to check, but again you have no idea what they are describing. It will take time for you to learn. It will be possible down the road…..Doc

    • @DanielMorais-r4l
      @DanielMorais-r4l Рік тому

      thank you for your fast response
      i know everything about it, like where the batterie and the other mechanical part
      my concerne is only that jerking between the gear change and clutch release and a loud noise when rolling over big bump sound like metal to metal and i cant find it.
      @@LowCountryHarleyDavidson

  • @1o1e12
    @1o1e12 4 місяці тому +1

    Great vid thanks

  • @TheRoadGlideRider
    @TheRoadGlideRider Рік тому +2

    The strap is striped under the battery. 😔 I used the battery bolts to remove it. 🏍💨🏍💨

  • @davidphogan
    @davidphogan 2 місяці тому +1

    The strap was under my battery so I had to get long M6 bolts and washers to get the battery out

  • @kennethanderson1685
    @kennethanderson1685 Рік тому +2

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @Dontcareanymore76
    @Dontcareanymore76 9 місяців тому +1

    This guy is the Harley Guru 😎

    • @LowCountryHarleyDavidson
      @LowCountryHarleyDavidson  9 місяців тому

      Thanks but no, just a Harley-Davidson Tech who has been wrenching for a long time…..Doc

  • @vf12497439
    @vf12497439 Рік тому +1

    Thank you, I haven’t had to go there on my 2022 road glide limited yet…….😅 I’m a cheapskate so I do as much of my own mechanics as I can.

  • @mikepaul7232
    @mikepaul7232 7 місяців тому +1

    Where is the original battery video ?

    • @LowCountryHarleyDavidson
      @LowCountryHarleyDavidson  7 місяців тому

      I’m sorry Mike. Not sure what you are asking. Low Country Harley-Davidson has been doing this for 8 years. We do not have them all written down. Keep searching…..Doc

  • @steveross2797
    @steveross2797 Рік тому +3

    So glad I ride a Triumph Thunderbird! (Sorry Doc!) (❁´◡`❁)

  • @7nash974
    @7nash974 4 місяці тому +1

    thank you thank you thank you

  • @lyndagreen6185
    @lyndagreen6185 7 місяців тому +1

    OMG. Where have you been all my life?

    • @LowCountryHarleyDavidson
      @LowCountryHarleyDavidson  7 місяців тому

      Most of my life at Low Country Harley-Davidson in Charleston SC. Stop by and visit….Doc

  • @JCunningham21
    @JCunningham21 Рік тому +1

    If your going to work on your own bike. The best tool to get is the Factory Service manuals and this channel.

  • @kurtengel6029
    @kurtengel6029 Рік тому +1

    that strap was completely eroded by the time i needed a new battery on my 08 UG, by the way that OEM battery lasted 12 years before it struggled to start my 10.5:1 motor, been through two after market batteries since, so everyone who says stock sucks can blow me

  • @PaulBudge
    @PaulBudge Рік тому +1

    Had this problem on my 2012 Ultra the first time I had to get to the battery. Hasn't been an issue since then because I cut the dang plastic tab off the cover! That might make you and some others cringe, but it's been a non issue since then.

    • @LowCountryHarleyDavidson
      @LowCountryHarleyDavidson  Рік тому +1

      A non issue with maintaining agree but now the battery can rock in the bike. Please check your connections periodically between services….Doc

  • @bluesriderDF
    @bluesriderDF Рік тому +3

    Seems like a great design for a roadside repair 🙄

  • @alangerrard3548
    @alangerrard3548 Рік тому +1

    Why do they make things so hard now. Is it so you have to take it to a shop?

    • @LowCountryHarleyDavidson
      @LowCountryHarleyDavidson  Рік тому

      I don’t think so. It changed when they decided to cut cost and use plastic🤷‍♂️….Doc

  • @bigj200016
    @bigj200016 Рік тому +1

    Man I thought the M8 Softail was a pain in the ass to get the battery out of

  • @rickswindell1964
    @rickswindell1964 Рік тому +2

    I cut the tab off mine

  • @scottlin777
    @scottlin777 Рік тому +1

    I wish Doc Harley was my mechanic

  • @johns9993
    @johns9993 Рік тому +5

    Harley should get some new engineers and designers to make their bikes easer to work on , what a s__t show for just a battery !

    • @LowCountryHarleyDavidson
      @LowCountryHarleyDavidson  Рік тому +2

      We that work in the field realize some engineers have not worked on the product….Doc

    • @Adam-xv7cd
      @Adam-xv7cd 9 місяців тому

      HD designs it so you can't work on it n have to take it to the dealership

  • @RegaRegas00
    @RegaRegas00 9 місяців тому

    tin so much in NTB Or Lombok Cinta Laura Kiehl Bali Australia

  • @V194
    @V194 Рік тому +4

    plastic on a Harley is blasphemy

  • @davidpasquale8498
    @davidpasquale8498 Рік тому +1

    Its just the new crap, my old HD ain't like that, thank God 😂

    • @LowCountryHarleyDavidson
      @LowCountryHarleyDavidson  Рік тому

      Glad you love and keep the Old School running but it’s not crap…..Doc

    • @davidpasquale8498
      @davidpasquale8498 Рік тому

      @@LowCountryHarleyDavidson sorry to put it that way Doc, but motorcycles shouldn't be complicated to do certain tasks. I'm not into all the electronics of today's vehicle's. That's why appreciate my 33yr old EVO, it's something I still can maintain on my own n is reliable to this moment. I like the newer models, not the complexities about them, its just a motorcycle. I loved Harley-Davidson from the time I was 6yrs old, since 1965 nothing has changed I just appreciate the old school craftsmanship n still works too the day. Love your channel, thanks for what you do for us.

  • @stevetaylor9265
    @stevetaylor9265 2 місяці тому +1

    My God this is getting more stupid buy the year.
    Definitely not impressed with my last couple of harley davidsons.
    Hate to say it but it might be time to look at something else when this one is done.

  • @paulypaulypauly8011
    @paulypaulypauly8011 5 місяців тому +1

    What a PITA - whoever designed that shouldn’t be working on road vehicles!

  • @indianbill3123
    @indianbill3123 Рік тому +1

    “that little thing right there” is the stupidest design by Harley Davidson for decades….just sayin

    • @LowCountryHarleyDavidson
      @LowCountryHarleyDavidson  Рік тому +1

      I don’t know, I was not a big fan of the rubber strap and hook in early Softtails…Doc

  • @k.w.4068
    @k.w.4068 11 місяців тому

    Thank you!