Disconnect / reconnect battery: 2022 Freewheeler

[joebedford]

DW's previous trike had a tuner and we had to follow a certain procedure when reconnecting the battery or it would unlearn everything it had previously learned.

I want to add a power pigtail to the battery for DW's electric vest.

Do I have to do anything special or can I just disconnect and reconnect the battery where I'm going to hook up the pigtail ring terminals?

 

[Jack Klarich]

Have you tried pulling the main fuse?

Whenever I am doing anything electrical I pull the main fuse first, I do not like surprises

 

[Old Road Dog]

DW's previous trike had a tuner and we had to follow a certain procedure when reconnecting the battery or it would unlearn everything it had previously learned.

I want to add a power pigtail to the battery for DW's electric vest.

Do I have to do anything special or can I just disconnect and reconnect the battery where I'm going to hook up the pigtail ring terminals?

Pull the main fuse or at least put a wrap of tape around the ground terminal. Is the accessory plug under the rh side cover already in use?

 

[joebedford]

I decided to RTFM and it says "turn the ignition on, then pull the main fuse then disconnect the battery"

I also discovered that the trike has a connector for a battery tender. Is that connected directly to the battery? - I suspect so. I don't know why it couldn't be used but looking at the connector, there are THREE conductors - two round ones like on a trailer connector and a flat one too. I seems like there are only TWO wires. What the heck is the third connector for?

 

[joebedford]

I found a wiring diagram for a 2019 Freewheeler. It shows the battery tender connected to a 20A fuse and then to the main 50A fuse.

It shows the tender connector with two conductors. Maybe this changed between 2019 and 2022.

 

[rhino 2]

I decided to RTFM and it says "turn the ignition on, then pull the main fuse then disconnect the battery"

I also discovered that the trike has a connector for a battery tender. Is that connected directly to the battery? - I suspect so. I don't know why it couldn't be used but looking at the connector, there are THREE conductors - two round ones like on a trailer connector and a flat one too. I seems like there are only TWO wires. What the heck is the third connector for?

The third pin is for global battery chargers ( 5 Amps )The third pin is not needed for regular battery chargers or accessory hook ups..

 

[joebedford]

What's a "global battery charger"?

 

[Jack Klarich]

What's a "global battery charger"?

Can be used world wide, not all countries electrical grids the same as AmericaA universal power supply unit enables the Global Battery Charger to properly charge and maintain all H-D 12-volt batteries worldwide. Included is a specific power cord that is required by various countries (refer to geographic fitment matrix). Advanced solid state circuitry constantly monitors the battery's voltage without overcharging which causes damage. Switches to float mode automatically adjusting the charge rate up or down to keep the battery properly maintained for extended periods of time. Accepts worldwide voltage 100 to 240 VAC @ 50 to 60 Hz. Maximum charge rate of 1.25 Amperes. Charger output leads are equipped with quick-disconnect black connectors, compatible with the 3 Amp fused alligator clip charging harness (included) and the optional 7.5 Amp fused Battery Charging Harness with ring terminals.

 

[rhino 2]

What's a "global battery charger"?[/

A universal power supply unit enables the Charger to properly charge and maintain batteries worldwide. Included is a specific power cord required by various countries ..

 

[LadyonaMission]

I decided to RTFM and it says "turn the ignition on, then pull the main fuse then disconnect the battery"

I also discovered that the trike has a connector for a battery tender. Is that connected directly to the battery? - I suspect so. I don't know why it couldn't be used but looking at the connector, there are THREE conductors - two round ones like on a trailer connector and a flat one too. I seems like there are only TWO wires. What the heck is the third connector for?

My electric jacket liner came with an adapter that will hook up to the battery tender. Works great if I am using only the liner but the fuse is not sufficient to handle the liner and my electric gloves, so I did hook up the wire that came with my liner direct to my battery. I didn't want to mess with the fuse in the wire to the battery tender.

 

[Jack Klarich]

My electric jacket liner came with an adapter that will hook up to the battery tender. Works great if I am using only the liner but the fuse is not sufficient to handle the liner and my electric gloves, so I did hook up the wire that came with my liner direct to my battery. I didn't want to mess with the fuse in the wire to the battery tender.

Lola, did you put any fuse in line @ the battery?

I really hate electrical fires

 

[joebedford]

Can be used world wide, not all countries electrical grids the same as America.

A universal power supply unit enables the Global Battery Charger to properly charge and maintain all H-D 12-volt batteries worldwide. Included is a specific power cord that is required by various countries (refer to geographic fitment matrix). Advanced solid state circuitry constantly monitors the battery's voltage without overcharging which causes damage. Switches to float mode automatically adjusting the charge rate up or down to keep the battery properly maintained for extended periods of time. Accepts worldwide voltage 100 to 240 VAC @ 50 to 60 Hz. Maximum charge rate of 1.25 Amperes. Charger output leads are equipped with quick-disconnect black connectors, compatible with the 3 Amp fused alligator clip charging harness (included) and the optional 7.5 Amp fused Battery Charging Harness with ring terminals.[/QUOTE]The quoted text didn't show up.

 

[LadyonaMission]

Lola, did you put any fuse in line @ the battery?

I really hate electrical fires

Yes, sir. I had my 2015 Freewheeler when I bought my electric gear. I just remembered that the wire that came with it had an inline fuse.

 

[Jack Klarich]

Yes, sir. I had my 2015 Freewheeler when I bought my electric gear. I just remembered that the wire that came with it had an inline fuse.

Good on you:clapping: I knew you were more than just a pretty face