Replacing the battery

[jsteffey]

Sorry to be reposting. To replace the battery, does the whole rear lower panel including the side case come off? Too far into this to stop now!

[NancysToy]

It is not necessary to remove the side case, as I recall. The left side cover and the battery access cover under the seat should do it. Theoretically the access cover alone may be sufficient, but the rear side cover helps. Remember, to remove that cover you have to remove the mirror, deflector, and other overlapping covers as well.

[jsteffey]

Thanks Scotty. I'll keep on plugging.

[Air Force PAO]

Howdy. When you are unable to have enough clearance to wiggle and lift the battery out, Lamonster told me to bend the black, metal flange holding the battery near the "bottom" of the battery, where the strap clips on.

Good Ryding.

[jsteffey]

Okay Scotty (et al) Access is open and side panel off and terminals disconnected and retaing strap removed. There is a metal clip still holding the battery. This a "10 RT. Will the battery slide to the rear? It can't slide forward. Or do I have to pry up the clip? Tried it Eureka! battery is out. Now if it just goes back together. Got rid of old mud dobber nests too

[pellcitypete]

Okay Scotty (et al) Access is open and side panel off and terminals disconnected and retaing strap removed. There is a metal clip still holding the battery. This a "10 RT. Will the battery slide to the rear? It can't slide forward. Or do I have to pry up the clip? Tried it Eureka! battery is out. Now if it just goes back together. Got rid of old mud dobber nests too

GLAD to hear you got the batt. in I hope I don't have to replace mine for a while

[Bob Denman]

NOTE TO SELF: Replace the battery when it's convenient to do so; NOT when it's an urgent matter!

[pellcitypete]

NOTE TO SELF: Replace the battery when it's convenient to do so; NOT when it's an urgent matter!

Same for me! hopefully when its warm and dry