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Replacing the Battery on a Harley Davidson Sportster 1200

Model: Harley Davidson Sportster 1200
Part: Battery

Video tutorial

In today's video, learn how to remove and replace the battery on a Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 in simple steps. First, remove the seat by unscrewing the fixing screw.

Then, remove the left side panel to access the battery compartment, as shown in the video. Next, use a socket spanner to remove the bolt securing the battery bracket and with a 10 mm spanner, unscrew the battery terminal bolts to remove the old battery and replace it with a new one. Finally, reassemble everything!


Updated on 9 April 2026 by ScegliAuto


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