I have a 2005 Majesty and after charging the battery several times already, I have purchased a new battery. How do I get the old one out and the new one in? I have gotten to it to charge but don't think I can pull the battery through that small space...do I have to take off more? Thanks
Once you take the leads off the terminal and remove the rubber strap that holds the battery down, it will tilt back towards you and actually come out quite easily. I ended up with a defective battery and am waiting for the new one to come in under my warranty. I was told by the Yamaha dealer that they've upgraded the new battery somewhat.
Thanks but I couldn't get to it. I didn't know how to take apart the back panel. I ordered a battery online for the Majesty 400 but it's wider and the strap won't fit back on. Is this a problem?
Even with the original battery it's tough to get that strap back on. I really don't think it's that big a deal. The battery fits so snug in there it really can't move around much.
Thanks for the help. I'm waiting for warmer weather to take it out as I seem to get black smoke once it starts and dies if you give it gas. Hopefully the old gas will run it's course and up and riding soon.
I don't even know where the battery located much less on how to replace it. A little more detail would be very helpful. I need to change mine out. I don't want to charge the old one for fear that when I am away from the house that it may not be able to restart.
hey Ron, thank you very much. I got the cowling off today but didn't have time to investigate much. For those who are interested or in need, the cowling over the battery basically just slipped off; meaning no bolts or the like. I will try and get some pictures this weekend if I am able.
The cover over the battery SHOULD NOT have just slipped off. There are two pins at the rear of the storeage compartment under the seat that have to be removed first. When you replace that cover those pins MUST be replaced to secure the cover.
Believe me when I tell you that that cover WILL fall off & it is EXPENSIVE to replace.
yeah, gruntled, that caught me a bit flat-footed, as well.
cwim1, there should have been two of the "push pin" type rivets in the back of the storage area. i'm guessing if you didn't buy the bike new, then the previous owner had that panel off somewhere along the way and just snapped it back on trusting the panel to stay in place. like guntled said, it won't.
Here are some threads that talk about the push pins.
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