Always take the negative off first when removing the battery and putting the red one on when installing it.

@DoityourselfMotorcyclerepairs

2 жыл бұрын

You are 100% correct. I don't know why I did it backwards...brainfarted I guess...thanks for your comment

@elguitarTom

2 жыл бұрын

@@DoityourselfMotorcyclerepairs yeah, we all have done that one time haha. good video! Gonna try remove it now

@JoeSpivey2

Жыл бұрын

I was going to say that same thing but still a great video

@TheMotociclist

Жыл бұрын

Corect

Absolutely fantastic video.. I appreciate this so much. I am not a "vehicle guy", I'm a "computer guy" who happens to be a single Dad so I don't have the luxury of owning a bike AND taking it to the shop, so any time I can do something myself, it's awesome. I have a '95 Suzuki Intruder VS800GL. I've had it for about 5 years now. It's been in my garage sitting the last 3 due to surgery on my spine. The only major thing I need to do it change the battery. I am also going to try changing the oil and clutch fluid, then I should be pretty good to go. I truly appreciate this video. Thank you.

Good video. Love my intruder. Wouldn't trade it for the world. Low maintenance. Power. Perfect for both interstate travel and around the town. Great tips about removing the top cover from the battery box and using a spacer. Thanks.

@andyelectricwiz

11 ай бұрын

Love my Intruder too! Plenty of power and handles like a dream cruiser

just bought a 1400 intruder yesterday. thanks for the video

Great demo‼️ thank you for the clarity & efficiency in explanation.

Great explanation. Am heading on my 3rd intruder and was hoping they would have changed it by now. 😂

Thanks for the video man. Putting new one in my dad’s 2003 1400 this weekend. 👊🏼

Great video, thanks for taking the time to post it.

Its cool of you to share knowledge!!!! Thank you Brother!!!!

I HAD one of those and I must say that is the stupidest place to put a battery, and good luck finding one of those side post batteries. Also ALWAYS undo the negative cable first, only exception is if you have a positive grounded system.

@DoityourselfMotorcyclerepairs

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! YOU ARE ABSOLUTELLY RIGHT!!! I don't know what was I thinking doing the positive first...totally did that backwards. Thanks again for pointing that out...sorry people!

@ronipoblett218

2 жыл бұрын

@@DoityourselfMotorcyclerepairs So, to remove the battery we always remove the NEGATIVE cable first and then connect the NEGATIVE cable once replaced, right? This will be my first time ever changing the battery so I want to do it right. Thanks! - Roni

@wakkogn9351

12 күн бұрын

It helps keep the center of gravity low on the bike. It makes it hard to jump start for sure though.

Dang you made that look easy. I was not aware of the plastic top cover, I had always dropped the battery first then cussed and struggled with those short cables. I’ll now have to take a closer look at my 1999. Thanks.

@mirthwestpdx730

4 ай бұрын

And Im cussing right now, feeling like a friggyn dentist (or gynecologyst😂) w arthritic hands trying to operate in these tiny spaces.

Your video is so much better than the rest..

Exactly what i was looking for. Thanks

I need to get a battery that has the connections on the side instead of the front as I have to go "through" the frame to get a tool on the post mounting screw to remove the terminal leads prior to removing the battery. Live and learn. I have an '07 S83 Boulevard and LOVE IT! Between that and my '10 Road King I got the best for towns and cruises, respectively.

Excellent video matey

really great video !

Very helpful video, thank you very much.

Easy job! Thanks for share!!

Según tengo entendido, al retirar la batería primero se debe desconectar la tierra, y luego positivo, y al colocarla se pone primero positivo y al final negativo, para no tener chispazos, un saludo.

Thanks! That was easy!!

thanks, very helpful!

The battery box from a VS800 is slightly different from a VS 1400 ,also the poles are on the other side, but this video is sufficient and good info.

@nocturnalme3549

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the heads up. I just picked up a used one last month and the battery or charge is gone out already. Do you have any advice for keeping these bikes running over the winter? If they sit for a few weeks at a time is that bad for these bikes?

@davidc9985

Жыл бұрын

@@nocturnalme3549 I bought a 2003 Intruder 800 vs last year. It sits out, wrapped in winter. I have been cranking and riding on these warm days and mine goes great!

I just inherited a Marauder. This is very helpful. Question, how do I jump start a weak battery?

Damn fine job. Thanks

I got tired of fighting the battery and eventually clipped the cables in half, and put connectors, now i just take the side panel off and unhook the connectors and the battery slides out. (I have a air filter replacement for the stock box so there is more room)

@reanimatorstudios9143

2 ай бұрын

This exactly what I want to do as I am replacing my battery currently. Did you just modify trailer hitch connectors or something?

Thanks for the Video

Do you know of any videos that can tell me how to raise the seat ( if you can store stuff)? Or any basics about the intruder that I should know?

Love my 800 and 1400 but I HATE the battery stuff, these batteries over here just have front and up, it’s pure hell changing this shit

nice video.

Great video. Thanks! Not sure why SO many people had to comment on the terminal sequence tho!

is it possible to jump this bike by giving current to the starters positive side?

Thanks buddy

Thanks yo!

So no other battery will work but this one? Even if u get rid of the top of the battery box? I have a 2005 s50 boulevard

Thanks bro

anyone know a good video for this bike to check all the fuses? found a blown fuse in the main box under the metal cover on the left side but It still isnt getting any power when i turn the key. send help lol

Me, having a completely different battery 😂

Wish mine was that easy .. my bolts face backwards ...basically have to remove the back tire because the phillips screw is stripped

What kind of battery is this???

Never remove the positive first! Always the negative first! Sorry homie, never positive first! If the negative is still connected and you touch rhe screw driver to the frame or any other metal makes a circuit and burns out the electronics!

This is how you make a video

But where can I find a battery replacement?

@DoityourselfMotorcyclerepairs

Жыл бұрын

If you have Batteries Plus store in your area...or dealer...or ebay...of the top of my head...thanks for watching and please subscribe to help me out 👍

@ricocampbell3103

Жыл бұрын

Also i just got one from o Riley s...

@tylercurtisjones

8 ай бұрын

What kind of battery are you using. Looking for replacement for mine. O reillys was no help.

HE IS DEAD WRONG REGARDING what lead is to come off first!!! ALWAYS START BY REMOVING THE NEGATIVE FIRST!!!!! And when you are re-installing the battery, you will connect the Positive 1st, then the Negative. This is the Golden Rule if you don't want to short out your system or battery!