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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 05:52 AM
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I have a 1985 FLHT (Taking off the saddlebags for now) and the battery box is part of the saddlebag mount, Any suggestions? I need a cover for my battery also. Chrome would be nice. Shops I have been to don't carry a cover for my battery they suggestted changing to a different battery and then I could find a chrome cover for it. May have to make these items. Any feedback appreciated.....
 
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This is an 1985 FLHT Electra GLide. Trying to make it look sporty.
 
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I talked to a guy who did it. He said something about getting a police battery box that fits underneath the seat. I don't know if it HAS to be from a police model but you would need a different size battery.

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Thx Mark for the reply.
 
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That's what the shop told me. Get different battery and then I could get chrome cover for it. Would have to probably make a different battery box and mount it, for it also.
 
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