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Post by scootnewb on Mar 16, 2019 9:33:34 GMT -5
Why is it the bolts used to secure the leads to the terminals aren't long enough? I've only had 3 motorcycle batteries but they all had this problem. I have to find a way to lift the rectangular nut that goes below the terminals in order for the provided bolts to reach and start threading. It's a complete pain in the ass. Am I missing something?
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Post by tiny on Mar 16, 2019 9:47:27 GMT -5
Ive have the same problem with 2 of my scooters but mostly because i have a battery saver & Heatedgrips attached and it thickens the posts. But the other 2 i don't have the same issue they just screw down no problemo.
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Post by scootnewb on Mar 16, 2019 9:51:19 GMT -5
For me two of the batteries were brand new and I have nothing extra for leads. Just the stock red positive and fuse line on one terminal and one negative black ground wire lead on the other terminal. EDIT. Of course, I should have searched for this long ago but I just looked. This is exactly what I've experienced. I came up with a similar solution. I used a drinking straw. www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdgcQ3laSe8So yeah, i wanted to do a z190 conversion by myself but connecting battery posts to the terminal leaves me in a tizzy.  |
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Post by ThomasTPFL on Mar 16, 2019 10:00:33 GMT -5
Yes! I find myself sometimes turning the battery upside to make the captive nuts fall to the top of the terminal so I can catch them with the bolt.
I've had some batteries that the captive nuts had a spring underthem, this solved that problem.
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Post by aeroxbud on Mar 16, 2019 11:07:08 GMT -5
This can be a right pain if the battery is hard to get to.
I have not had this problem for years. I guess it depends on the brand of battery. I always keep some spare battery bolts handy just in case.
I was going to suggest putting some old two stroke pipe underneath the nut. But you already found the solution. 😁
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Post by benji on Mar 16, 2019 12:58:44 GMT -5
This is one of the major reasons I switched to sealed batteries. They have little flat spade terminals that are very easy to connect to.
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Post by 90GTVert on Mar 16, 2019 13:17:31 GMT -5
I've had that issue many times. I bought a BikeMaster battery for the TMAX and it had a taller nut that made this a non-issue. I had a MotoBatt that has different terminals that cure it as well. I usually just use a bent pick under the nut while I install the bolt for the rest.
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Post by FrankenMech on Mar 17, 2019 7:48:44 GMT -5
Battery bolts SUCK! Switch to sealed lead acid batteries and never look back.
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Post by sToRm on Mar 17, 2019 9:49:56 GMT -5
I bend a zip tie in half and slide it underneath the nut to push it upwards. School of McGuyver.
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Post by farmer54 on Mar 17, 2019 19:57:41 GMT -5
Hey guys I cut the a small piece of the overflow hose off and place it under the nut to hold it tight against the top. After I start the bolt I use needle-nose pliers to pull the soft plastic hose out and finish tightening it down. frank
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Post by PDub on Apr 15, 2019 21:21:01 GMT -5
I stick a piece of double sided sticky foam on the bottom of the nut and slide it into place. That holds it without shifting or falling out and it stays there when I take the bolt out.
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