FREEKIN battery cover !!!
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07-26-2006, 11:33 PM
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RE: FREEKIN battery cover !!!
I had the same problem last night. Not once but twice. Was lucky though my leg held it in somewhat of place. I am going to zip ties to fix that problem. Its worth it then worrying about losing it on the road going 50 mph. :ast night was the first time it happened to me. I am thinking the shocks are to stiff. I just replaced them with progressive 440. I really like the ride with them.
#12
07-27-2006, 01:48 AM
RE: FREEKIN battery cover !!!
Have the same problem. '06 883. OEM was the grey clips...they suck too....cable ties are the best answer...just be sure to always carray a sharp knife with you in case you need to the the MF off. But if the cover fell completely off, and was damaged as a result, Id make the dealer pay for the damage...To me, that's a warranty issue.
#13
07-27-2006, 09:07 AM
RE: FREEKIN battery cover !!!
ORIGINAL: XL OCD
The battery cover on the rubber mounts is a known problem. There was a recall or TSB on it, and Harley redesigned the clips. The new clips are gray instead of black and are supposed to be more secure. Unfortunately, the gray one's suck as well. Mine came off even with the new clips. HD apparantly didn't have any bolts laying around the company to properly secure the cover.
I removed my front clip and secure the cover with a zip tie. I keep a couple of extra ties inside the cover in case I need to access the battery for some roadside service.
In case I forgot, the clips suck. That's my only complaint with this bike, so overall no big deal.
The battery cover on the rubber mounts is a known problem. There was a recall or TSB on it, and Harley redesigned the clips. The new clips are gray instead of black and are supposed to be more secure. Unfortunately, the gray one's suck as well. Mine came off even with the new clips. HD apparantly didn't have any bolts laying around the company to properly secure the cover.
I removed my front clip and secure the cover with a zip tie. I keep a couple of extra ties inside the cover in case I need to access the battery for some roadside service.
In case I forgot, the clips suck. That's my only complaint with this bike, so overall no big deal.
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12-15-2006, 03:37 PM
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RE: FREEKIN battery cover !!!
ORIGINAL: jdd5325
I've had this problem for a while. Even with all the solutions posted. I went on ebay and found someone selling a bunch of covers cheap and got 3 replacements for 40 bucks, so when it falls off again I won't fell as pissed.
I've had this problem for a while. Even with all the solutions posted. I went on ebay and found someone selling a bunch of covers cheap and got 3 replacements for 40 bucks, so when it falls off again I won't fell as pissed.
Seriously, have an '04 with the chrome covers and never had that problem (thankfully!!),
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12-15-2006, 03:58 PM
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RE: FREEKIN battery cover !!!
I had the same problem a few months back on my 05 833L. So I went to my HD dealer where I bought the bike and they warranty the part and I didn't even have the cover it was somewhere on the highway.
If you still have the warranty go to your harley dealer and insist they replace the cover and your defective clips. It worked for me.
Good Luck!
If you still have the warranty go to your harley dealer and insist they replace the cover and your defective clips. It worked for me.
Good Luck!
#18
12-15-2006, 10:55 PM
must be the problem Never had a problem like this with my 05.
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12-16-2006, 01:36 AM
