What do you do with the battery cover

mbarr10 · 03-04-2017, 08:10 PM

So after wiring in the gloves and foot warmer pads I find it very difficult to put the battery cover back on. Even had to put new connectors on after the first attempt. Cold Garage is not good for wiring but, What do you do, Put it in storage? Or keep it in place for ??? Is there A good reason to put it back on. YUP, I get the protection part and I get the you don't need it part. But What do You do??

coolwazabi · 03-05-2017, 12:13 AM

I just threw mine away and put the tools in the pouch of the saddlebag.

MET-RICK · 03-05-2017, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by mbarr10

So after wiring in the gloves and foot warmer pads I find it very difficult to put the battery cover back on. Even had to put new connectors on after the first attempt. Cold Garage is not good for wiring but, What do you do, Put it in storage? Or keep it in place for ??? Is there A good reason to put it back on. YUP, I get the protection part and I get the you don't need it part. But What do You do??

*** "an once of prevention is worth a pound of cure"...personally I would cut/trim to suit, but that's just me I enjoy the challenge. (but/and even sometimes...if it ain't broke...I'm going to 'fix' it till it is

) . cheers

tonik · 03-05-2017, 12:48 PM

I plugged mine into the aux power cables that are right next to the battery. Added bonus they are tied to the key.

**Sabre-t** · 03-06-2017, 01:48 AM

I cut some from the bottom side to make room and a slot for wires to exit.

Zeineth · 03-16-2017, 12:47 PM

Ideally you would add a separate power distribution block. For example here is a 4 terminal.

Chappy KC · 03-16-2017, 01:00 PM

I set mine on the shelf for now. Plus I found out it was easier to mount the seat back on the bike without it. Also, since the seat bumps the cover, if you leave it off, the seat drops down a smidgen . I like that too.

gmer140 · 04-06-2017, 10:14 PM

Never thought about leaving it off. Great idea. The seat sure is hard to re install. Only battery add on i have made is the tender, but does make it harder

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mbarr10 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,564	What do you do with the battery cover So after wiring in the gloves and foot warmer pads I find it very difficult to put the battery cover back on. Even had to put new connectors on after the first attempt. Cold Garage is not good for wiring but, What do you do, Put it in storage? Or keep it in place for ??? Is there A good reason to put it back on. YUP, I get the protection part and I get the you don't need it part. But What do You do?? __________________ Please post back after you have solved any issues 2016 1700 Vaquero 10/4/2016 2007 1500 Classic W/ Reckless Fairing, 42,000 miles 2004 600 Honda Shadow 18,000 miles 1989 500 Honda CX Custom 55,000 miles 1973 400 Kawi Triple 5,000 miles Login or Register to Remove Ads
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Sabre-t Join Date: May 2015 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 838	I cut some from the bottom side to make room and a slot for wires to exit. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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Zeineth Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Odessa, Ontario Canada Posts: 111	Ideally you would add a separate power distribution block. For example here is a 4 terminal. __________________ VBA #02668 2014 Voyager ABS Thunder Mfg Tear-drop breather V&H Slip on's Ivanated ECU Air shocks with compressor and remote Rear speaker kit Clarion Amp 6.5" speaker adapters Polk Audio 6.5" front speaker. RACNRAY ISO grips with throttle mod. Bushtek Turbo 2+ trailer LED Headlight LED Driving lights Pulsating break light Last edited by Zeineth; 03-16-2017 at 12:55 PM.
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Chappy KC Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Marion, Illinois Posts: 57	I set mine on the shelf for now. Plus I found out it was easier to mount the seat back on the bike without it. Also, since the seat bumps the cover, if you leave it off, the seat drops down a smidgen . I like that too. __________________ 2013 Kawasaki Voyager w/Motor Trike Kit (Sucks) 2014 Kawasaki Nomad 1700 2012 Suzuki Burgman 650 2003 Yamaha 1100 Vstar Classic 2005 Honda 750 Aero 1983 Yamaha Venture Royale 1200 1997 Suzuki 800 Marauder 2001 Honda Helix 250 1982 Kawasaki 1000 Police Bike 1978 Honda 750 chopper 1965 Triumph Bonneville chopper 1975 Honda 550 1972 Honda 450 1964 Honda 50 step through 5hp Mini Bike with wheel barrow front tire!
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04-06-2017, 10:14 PM	#8
gmer140 Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Midland, Mi. Posts: 84	Never thought about leaving it off. Great idea. The seat sure is hard to re install. Only battery add on i have made is the tender, but does make it harder __________________ Gary Midland, Mi. Retired 2016 Silver/Black Voyager 1700 2009 Black Vulcan Classic 900 1980 Black Honda CB 750K 1977 Maroon Yamaha XS 650 1975 Red Honda 360 1973 Blue Honda 175 Scrambler 1970 Black Sears 250 Road Bike 1967 Black Honda S-90 1966 Red Honda S-90 (still in shed)
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03-05-2017, 12:13 AM	#2
coolwazabi Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 70	I just threw mine away and put the tools in the pouch of the saddlebag.
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03-05-2017, 12:48 PM	#4
tonik Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cleveland Ohio Posts: 714	I plugged mine into the aux power cables that are right next to the battery. Added bonus they are tied to the key.
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