stevie747 Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Hi, First thread here, and like many others, I've registered to tap into the world of experts out there. My problem is the standard battery in my 97 TDM850 wont take any change anymore from a trickle charger. I guess it's shot and needs replacing, however the battery box looks to be situated in front of the rear shock and may need a gynecologist to get it out, any ideas folks? Cheers, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlydan Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Hi, First thread here, and like many others, I've registered to tap into the world of experts out there. My problem is the standard battery in my 97 TDM850 wont take any change anymore from a trickle charger. I guess it's shot and needs replacing, however the battery box looks to be situated in front of the rear shock and may need a gynecologist to get it out, any ideas folks? Cheers, Steve I would suggest it can only come out 1 of 2 ways. If out the side look for a panel to unscrew under one of the side panels, if out through the top you may have to lift the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie747 Posted July 17, 2008 Author Share Posted July 17, 2008 I would suggest it can only come out 1 of 2 ways. If out the side look for a panel to unscrew under one of the side panels, if out through the top you may have to lift the tank. It doesn't have side panels and when the tank's off, the rear shock is in the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlydan Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 It doesn't have side panels and when the tank's off, the rear shock is in the way Having just found out the battery is a sealed item then you may have to tilt it somehow to remove it. Possibly towards the front of the bike. Also make sure the battery connections are pushed out of the way as they can take up space when trying to twist or turn the battery out of the frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie747 Posted July 18, 2008 Author Share Posted July 18, 2008 Having just found out the battery is a sealed item then you may have to tilt it somehow to remove it. Possibly towards the front of the bike. Also make sure the battery connections are pushed out of the way as they can take up space when trying to twist or turn the battery out of the frame. I can't believe no one knows the answer to this, am I the only one who's ever needed a battery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlydan Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 I can't believe no one knows the answer to this, am I the only one who's ever needed a battery? If in doubt buy a service manual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Ive got the '98' TDM and as far as i know its the same bike essentially. The battery is just one job that seems over complicated. Seat only, needs to come off, you need to remove the pump from the frame cross member under the seat [directly above the battery] and wriggle the battery around to get it out through the gap. The only other option i could think off was to drop the whole rear end out, but the way i discribed is alot easier.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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