Stupid battery nuts - Page 2

nmd07 · 03-05-2012, 12:34 AM

very short piece of small diameter vacuum hose split lengthwise and then cut in half, then you have a small piece to put under the square nuts for each terminal bolt.

**Jared** · 03-05-2012, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by dmyers

I would get a couple of terminal blocks and just run a wire from each side of the battery to each block. then you just have one wire going to each post on the battery

I added a fuse block as well as a relay for all the accessories. Much much cleaner and easier than have a stack of wires and in line fuses.

Monkeyman · 03-05-2012, 03:03 AM

I have a fuse block for the fairing but I have to get power to it somehow. I've got 2 hot, a ground and ground for the Fuel Pak.

**ringadingh** · 03-05-2012, 09:28 AM

I had to use slightly longer battery bolts, after adding a couple wires. The bolts provided are barely long enough for the stiock wiring.

Monkeyman · 03-05-2012, 10:17 AM

Looks like I'll be getting some longer bolts. Great help, all!

Loafer · 03-05-2012, 10:25 AM

Longer is better.

**Top Cat** · 03-05-2012, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ronnie

Speaking of battery terminals. I changed out the battery in my 06 nomad a couple of months ago. I figured it would be a very simple thing, but wrong. It's a pretty good job getting it swapped out. I'm just glad I was at home instead of out on the road.

Just think, some engineer got paid for that brilliant idea.

blowndodge · 03-05-2012, 10:45 AM

OK I let you morons suffer long enough. Lets say all your new pos and neg leads that are now causing the nut to be too short and are frustrated trying to "catch" the dang thing consider this:

Most, like the red lead to the battery or a complete circle with the wire like this =====0
The easiest and smartest thing to do is to "notch" the circle so is looks like this ====C Make the notch just big enough to go around the battery hold down bolt and now all you have to do is loosen the bolt slightly and just slide the end in...

Monkeyman · 03-05-2012, 10:55 AM

A piece of plastic and a Dremel would fix the entire battery problem. $3 worth of material and some careful cutting. You could probably sell them for 10 bucks and make a killing.

skeeterv · 03-05-2012, 11:00 AM

I use a small piece of plastic tubing. (Ace Hardware) Place it inside the terminal and then install the nut on top of it. A small screwdriver is helpful in compressing the tubing while installing the nut. Once installed, the tubing keeps the nut in place and located at the top of the terminal. The GREATEST benefit is it stays in place preventing it from falling out!

I always install these and they work fantastic plus a SUPER HUGE FRUSTRATION preventer also.

Skeeter

**ringadingh** · 03-05-2012, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

OK I let you morons suffer long enough. Lets say all your new pos and neg leads that are now causing the nut to be too short and are frustrated trying to "catch" the dang thing consider this:

Most, like the red lead to the batter or a complete circle with the wire like this =====0
The easiest and smartest thing to do is to "notch" the circle so is looks like this ====C Make the notch just big enough to go around the battery hold down bolt and now all you have to do is loosen the bolt slightly and just slide the end in...

Thats a big feat for some.

**trip** · 03-05-2012, 04:16 PM

Or, you can get a Yuasa battery. Their bolts are long enough to handle a few power add-ons and grab the nut at the bottom of the post.

cactusjack · 03-05-2012, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by trip

Or, you can get a Yuasa battery. Their bolts are long enough to handle a few power add-ons and grab the nut at the bottom of the post.

The OEM battery IS a Yuasa.

cactusjack · 03-05-2012, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

OK I let you morons suffer long enough. Lets say all your new pos and neg leads that are now causing the nut to be too short and are frustrated trying to "catch" the dang thing consider this:

Most, like the red lead to the battery or a complete circle with the wire like this =====0
The easiest and smartest thing to do is to "notch" the circle so is looks like this ====C Make the notch just big enough to go around the battery hold down bolt and now all you have to do is loosen the bolt slightly and just slide the end in...

Or you can jut use one of these newfangled contraptions like this one here... http://www.delcity.net/cartviewitem?...search=termina

03-05-2012, 12:34 AM	#16
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03-05-2012, 10:45 AM	#23
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	OK I let you morons suffer long enough. Lets say all your new pos and neg leads that are now causing the nut to be too short and are frustrated trying to "catch" the dang thing consider this: Most, like the red lead to the battery or a complete circle with the wire like this =====0 The easiest and smartest thing to do is to "notch" the circle so is looks like this ====C Make the notch just big enough to go around the battery hold down bolt and now all you have to do is loosen the bolt slightly and just slide the end in... __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005 Last edited by blowndodge; 03-05-2012 at 12:18 PM.
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03-05-2012, 10:55 AM	#24
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	A piece of plastic and a Dremel would fix the entire battery problem. $3 worth of material and some careful cutting. You could probably sell them for 10 bucks and make a killing. __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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03-05-2012, 11:00 AM	#25
skeeterv Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayview, TX Posts: 169	I use a small piece of plastic tubing. (Ace Hardware) Place it inside the terminal and then install the nut on top of it. A small screwdriver is helpful in compressing the tubing while installing the nut. Once installed, the tubing keeps the nut in place and located at the top of the terminal. The GREATEST benefit is it stays in place preventing it from falling out! I always install these and they work fantastic plus a SUPER HUGE FRUSTRATION preventer also. Skeeter __________________ Mike Wallace '02 Beige Nomad PGR #330 VBA #01391 When you’re PSYCHOTIC you never ride A L O N E ! Last edited by skeeterv; 03-05-2012 at 11:15 AM.
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03-05-2012, 04:16 PM	#27
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	Or, you can get a Yuasa battery. Their bolts are long enough to handle a few power add-ons and grab the nut at the bottom of the post. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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