I have two FXDXs with the same problem: the battery box corner sticks out just enough to be uncomfortable on the right leg. I have converted one bike to a lithium battery which is much smaller and much lighter. The amount of room inside the battery box is substantial. Before I try to cut down the box, does anyone know of a smaller, after market battery box that might fit? Seems like a good solution for a common problem.

Any other suggestions?

 

I didn't have that problem until I put a small bag on the box. I was expecting it since my leg laid against it already. I haven't heard any issues so far on the forum. I would imagine if your not very tall you might have issues.

 

HD - Part Number 66192-99 has nice rounded corners - may just be the ticket.

 

I rub the finish off the corner within a few months, but I never noticed any discomfort.

Regardless, I'll be curious to hear what you come up with. I've cosidered doing the same mod but haven't heard many encouraging reports on lithium batteries.

 

I have that on my SG...with a couple of minor changes.

 

What year is your bike? I'm under the impression that the FXDX never had a battery box from the factory, but rather an exposed solid black battery. Is it possible that someone added a box to your bike that doesn't fit properly?

 

Thanks for the reply. I have a '99 FXDX and a 2001 FXDX; both have an identical battery setup with identical battery boxes

 

Thanks for the reply. I am not that tall at 5'10" and I do have slightly longer legs for my height. Forgot to mention -- both of my FXDXs have mid controls. The '99 had forward controls until I took that stuff off and converted the bike back to original, The leg rubbing problem is a little worse now than before.

 

Thanks. I was a little leery about a LI battery but after reading quite a bit, I tried on on my 2001 FXDX. So far I am quite pleased. If you are not riding most of the time and tend to use a battery float charger, you will need one specifically designed for a LI battery

 

Thanks. I will look into that.