Riding without the battery band - pics
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Riding without the battery band - pics
Guys!
I just removed the battery band on my Bob. I filled the holes with four small bolts (inside) and black nuts (outside).
First - safety question - is it okay to have a metal bolt (flat head) so close to the battery box?
Second - I noticed that there is quite large opening on the battery cover itself (facing toward the tank) - is it safe to leave it open like that?
Third - does it look okay or should I go with chrome nuts?
ALSO - If you have any cool ideas with pix.. other than having it powder-coated - DO share!
Kasia
I just removed the battery band on my Bob. I filled the holes with four small bolts (inside) and black nuts (outside).
First - safety question - is it okay to have a metal bolt (flat head) so close to the battery box?
Second - I noticed that there is quite large opening on the battery cover itself (facing toward the tank) - is it safe to leave it open like that?
Third - does it look okay or should I go with chrome nuts?
ALSO - If you have any cool ideas with pix.. other than having it powder-coated - DO share!
Kasia
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If you really want to leave it off then I would keep the black nuts or some type of black plug. I actually prefer it with the band on. I don't like the indent from where the band is supposed to go. I think if you painted the band with some wrinkle black paint it would flow better.
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i did the same, but then i bolted on a small fork bag i found online, check my garage for pics. it looks good, and is small and out of the way but will hold a pair of sunglasses, key fob, pocket knife, a few other small things.
Tourer
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I painted mine gloss black except for the raised portion which was left aluminum. I might go back and shoot that with a color later but the contrast looks good (might match your air cleaner). With the flat black, why not go with a leather strap, ammo belt, or something similar?
My only safety concern would be rain if the hole is that big but I haven't looked on mine.
My only safety concern would be rain if the hole is that big but I haven't looked on mine.
Cruiser
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From: Austin,tx
I see no problem with anything you have done. I have seen guys use the little plastic hole covers for the rear fender seat bolt. I did not much like the big band on the battery, although I have not done anything about the holes. I have a screaming eagle version to replace it with, when I finally get everything ready to paint.
I see you have got your muffler all mounted up, looks good!
I had read somewhere that you were intrested in blacking out your front end? Are you intrested in some lowers and triple trees you could have powdered?
thanks,
paul
I see you have got your muffler all mounted up, looks good!
I had read somewhere that you were intrested in blacking out your front end? Are you intrested in some lowers and triple trees you could have powdered?
thanks,
paul
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Guys!
I just removed the battery band on my Bob. I filled the holes with four small bolts (inside) and black nuts (outside).
First - safety question - is it okay to have a metal bolt (flat head) so close to the battery box?
Second - I noticed that there is quite large opening on the battery cover itself (facing toward the tank) - is it safe to leave it open like that?
Third - does it look okay or should I go with chrome nuts?
ALSO - If you have any cool ideas with pix.. other than having it powder-coated - DO share!
Kasia
I just removed the battery band on my Bob. I filled the holes with four small bolts (inside) and black nuts (outside).
First - safety question - is it okay to have a metal bolt (flat head) so close to the battery box?
Second - I noticed that there is quite large opening on the battery cover itself (facing toward the tank) - is it safe to leave it open like that?
Third - does it look okay or should I go with chrome nuts?
ALSO - If you have any cool ideas with pix.. other than having it powder-coated - DO share!
Kasia
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If you really want to leave it off then I would keep the black nuts or some type of black plug. I actually prefer it with the band on. I don't like the indent from where the band is supposed to go. I think if you painted the band with some wrinkle black paint it would flow better.
CB