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2006 Honda Shadow Spirit 750 Battery Replacement

This guide will show how to replace a dead or...

iFixit Library 2006 Honda Shadow Spirit 750 Easy 10 - 20 minutes Guide 31742

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Guide overview

Before you begin

This guide will show how to replace a dead or dying battery in a Honda Shadow Spirit motorbike. All tools should be included in the motorbike in the tool box. NOTE: The directions in the guide refer to the view from the back of the motorbike. Left = The side opposite the tail pipe Right = The side with the tail pipe

Step 1

Remove outer casing

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Remove the plastic covering, located on the left side of the bike, by pulling the piece straight off the bike.

Step 2

Open toolbox

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The tool box is located under the panel.
Using the key to the motorbike, unlock the tool box.
Remove the plastic bag inside holding the tools needed for basic maintenance for the motorbike.

Step 3

Unscrew the seat

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips #2 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Using the allen wrench, remove the screws on both sides of the bike seat.

Step 4

Remove the seat

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Pull the rear of the seat upwards.
Pull the seat backwards to remove it from the bike.

Step 5

Remove plastic covering

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips #2 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Using the screwdriver, remove the screw holding the plastic cover.

Step 6

Remove the fusebox

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Pull the cover off the battery and remove the fuse box from the cover.
Place the fuse box over to the side right of the bike. Do not disconnect the wires.

Step 7

Detach the ground wire

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips #2 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Using the screwdriver, remove the ground wire (negative (-) cable) from the battery.
Place the wire over the left side of the bike.

Step 8

Detach the power cable

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips #2 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Also using the screwdriver, remove the positive (+) cable from the battery.
Place the wire over the right side of the bike.
Do not let the red(+) and black(-) wires touch

Step 9

Remove the battery

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Remove the battery from the bike by pulling upwards.