removing battery

[exwinger]

Maybe I'm missing something from looking at the manual . How in the world do you remove the battery from a 2011 RTS ? Either I can't read or my manual just isn't clear. Says to remove rear side panel and then battery panel. By side panel are they talking the tupperware ?

Appears my battery has developed a shorted cell . Charger pegs immediately and then shuts off. Made sure positive jumper is not touching ground . Tried the charger on another battery and it works fine .

 

[NancysToy]

Yes, they mean the left side Tupperware. Once you remove the rear side panel and the battery cover, you will see the rubber strap that holds the battery in.

 

[Allensr]

How far forward do you have to remove to get the rear panel off?

 

[exwinger]

panels

Had to take whole left side off , front to back.