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Nov 23, 2010 | 10:11 PM

SCHOONER

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Where the heck -r- the terminals

Hey Guys ( Still A Newbie Here )

Tell my guys where the heck of the BATTERY TERMINALS on this
ODYSSEY BATTERY.

Do I have to buy connecting posts to hook-up my battery cable too; if I buy this battery ?

No kidding I really DON'T KNOW ~ WHAT ELSE IS NEW SCHOONER... Whenever are you goin' to learn !

See attachment on this battery I'm thinking of buying

Tell me if its a good idea. Its maintence free from what I gather ?

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Nov 23, 2010 | 11:08 PM

hatchetman

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looks to me like 2 little bolts will thread down into the battery. If it's made for a bike, it will make sense when you see it!

Nov 23, 2010 | 11:16 PM

SCHOONER

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You'd Think After Spending So Much $ $ $

Hey My Good Man

It sure looks to me that there's NO POSTS or TERMINALS on that battery. You'd think with a price around $140 or so they would have some place allready to hook-up your cables ~ Oh Well !

Just asking

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Originally Posted by hatchetman

looks to me like 2 little bolts will thread down into the battery. If it's made for a bike, it will make sense when you see it!

Nov 23, 2010 | 11:44 PM

BB4xl

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I think you will need these. You would think a bolt with the same threads would work. Never owned one. What a racket.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...d=120346028090

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Nov 24, 2010 | 12:52 AM

SCHOONER

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I'm a peaceable man . . . Butt !

Hey BB4XI

I couldn't believe it when I seen this site about terminals you posted for me.
I WANTED TO PUNCH MY FITS THRU MY COMPUTER . . . Of course I wouldn't rally want to do that.
Man, talk about GOTHA BANG $ $ $
However, like you and I know its a RACKET $ $ $ $ that's the way it is most the times; MONEY,MONEY, and MORE $

You know what's really STUPID about me. I'd be IDOIT enough to BUY THIS DAM THE ODYSSEY BATTERY & OF COURSE THE " RACKET TERMINALS.

and my world goes around and around.

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Originally Posted by BB4xl

I think you will need these. You would think a bolt with the same threads would work. Never owned one. What a racket.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...d=120346028090

Nov 24, 2010 | 05:31 AM

grbrown

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That brand has two threaded inserts set in the top. I think they come with screw-on terminals, which gives you options. I had one several years ago, but it only lasted two years, so I don't recommend one. They are (were) also expensive. I have had much better life out of 'normal' batteries. My current one came from my local dealer, which was a decent price, if not the cheapest out there.

Phone your nearest dealer/independent and ask what they charge for a battery.

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Nov 24, 2010 | 05:40 AM

miacycles

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The above posts are correct. There are two threaded terminals on the top of the battery. Just be sure that the positive and negative terminals are on the proper sides or your cables may not reach. In the past side terminal adapters were provided, but in this economy they may not include them, it is best to ask as you may not have room to use the top terminals in your battery box. In closing some of the high output batteries can be a little smaller in size, which means you may have to put some extra rubber padding in there to hold the battery in place. Hope this helps.