Need advice quick!!!
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Western Washington
It's pretty common for this part to fall off. Just do a search and you would be surprised. Whatever happens when you get a new one a lot of people put a small zip tie though the hole in the top of the cover and around the frame. It won't fall off again.
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Tourer
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From: NOVA
Thanks for the info. I will definitely zip tie it down when I get a new one. Anything else that comes off often?
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From: USA
When I took my bike to the dealership, my battery cover opened while riding. Service guy said it is a common problem. If I recall correctly they said there are new tabs that hold the cover more securely. It was probably because I have additional cables running off my battery for various things and it was tight to get the cover on without any outward pressure.
Doesn't hurt to ask, but I would wait to put on the seat to eliminate any question that you caused it to come loose. I had a fork lock that didn't work...long story short, in lieu of fixing the lock, they installed a HD smart alarm with smart siren for free.
Doesn't hurt to ask, but I would wait to put on the seat to eliminate any question that you caused it to come loose. I had a fork lock that didn't work...long story short, in lieu of fixing the lock, they installed a HD smart alarm with smart siren for free.
Last edited by hscic; May 22, 2015 at 09:20 PM.
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From: NOVA
When I took my bike to the dealership, my battery cover opened while riding. Service guy said it is a common problem. If I recall correctly they said there are new tabs that hold the cover more securely. It was probably because I have additional cables running off my battery for various things and it was tight to get the cover on without any outward pressure.
Doesn't hurt to ask, but I would wait to put on the seat to eliminate any question that you caused it to come loose. I had a fork lock that didn't work...long story short, in lieu of fixing the lock, they installed a HD smart alarm with smart siren for free.
Doesn't hurt to ask, but I would wait to put on the seat to eliminate any question that you caused it to come loose. I had a fork lock that didn't work...long story short, in lieu of fixing the lock, they installed a HD smart alarm with smart siren for free.
Road Warrior
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From: People's Republik of Kalifornia
So I went out for a long ride today to put some miles on for my 1k service tomorrow. Towards the end of my ride I was fueling up and noticed that the left side battery cover is completely missing. I'm guessing it must have somehow vibrated loose. I'm pretty upset about this and can't really go looking for it since I rode about 200 miles.
I'm wondering if this is something covered under warranty? I also just got the seat that I ordered and I want to put it on but I'm afraid that they'll try to say it happened because I switched seats. Any advice is greatly appreciated. I still can't believe it just fell off somewhere
I'm wondering if this is something covered under warranty? I also just got the seat that I ordered and I want to put it on but I'm afraid that they'll try to say it happened because I switched seats. Any advice is greatly appreciated. I still can't believe it just fell off somewhere
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From: USA
No I did not lose my cover. It just opened while I was riding. They removed a cable that I installed to use as a jumper connection for the anitgravity charger/jumper in case the bike did not start. That gave the cover more space to close securely.
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From: NOVA
Well it turns out that the warranty will cover it and I will be getting a new one so I am pretty happy. I will definitely make sure it is secured better now.
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Pre-ride inspections can go a long way to avoiding these sorts of issues, you should start to make it a habit of checking out your scoot before a ride, I come from the Shovelhead era where anything that can will fall off, give your ride a once over before you head out and you can catch most problems before they get expensive.
I think this is going to be a hundred dollar learning experience
I think this is going to be a hundred dollar learning experience
I replaced my battery and made sure everything was buttoned up then took a ride when I stopped at a light some 40 miles later I noticed my side cover open, if it wasn't for the hook at the bottom I would have lost it. After re securing it I'm happy to say it hasn't opened back up. but one would think Harley could have came up with a better way of securing it than the way it is.
Some guys use a plastic zip tie at the bottom so they won't lose it, thinking about it now it's not a bad idea..