Since everybody seems to notice little things like this, I just implinemted a real sweet fix to the holes in the battery cover issue after removing the aluminum band on my FXDB.

I plugged the holes with a set of rubber fender plugs that I got from my local dealer. Under $3, and looks perfect.

In case anyone is interested, part is:

Plug, Fender
Part # 10228



Takes a bit of twisting to get it in all the way since the plugs are a bit bigger than the holes, but if you armour all the part that goes in the hole, it will just twist in with minimal effort..

 

Looks good, I sprayed my trim with spray on truck bed liner...I was looking for something different to plugs the holes with otherwise...

 

That battery band is a bit of a waste isn't it? Mine sort of spreads apart from the ends of the box left and right, looks kinda cheap--cheesy! I'm gonna take mine off and use your fix. Cudos Deatproof72!!

 

I agree completely. Didn't realize how much better it looked without the band until I removed it. Glad the info was helpful...

 

Great idea... looks better than the other plugs I've seen guys use.

 

wow. That looks really good. I would say lots of guys going for the blacked out look would like that tip. I'd post it in the Mods Under $50 thread.

 

looks better than the plugs i found, might have to try them..
thanks, eric

 

Looks too jappy...............

 

I powder coated mine wrinkle black.

 

I think it looks good, but I also like the retro look of the band. Kind of reminds me of the dash panels on my '54 Chevy.