'99 Battery Question
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'99 Battery Question
Good afternoon.
The '99 I purchased earlier this summer had a brand new Napa brand battery. The chrome "box" battery cover is difficult at best to install. I just bought a J&P black powder coated version and it is even worse, no doubt attributed to the thicker finish. Without the battery, which is a pain to remove, the box covers fit fine.
I measured the battery and looked up the non-HD dimensions from Yuasa and other, and they all look the same. Is it really supposed to be that tight? I really had to "shove" the cover in place, and I needed to set the top plate in place beforehand otherwise the box bows out and the cover does not fit.
Any suggestions would be welcome.
Thank you.
The '99 I purchased earlier this summer had a brand new Napa brand battery. The chrome "box" battery cover is difficult at best to install. I just bought a J&P black powder coated version and it is even worse, no doubt attributed to the thicker finish. Without the battery, which is a pain to remove, the box covers fit fine.
I measured the battery and looked up the non-HD dimensions from Yuasa and other, and they all look the same. Is it really supposed to be that tight? I really had to "shove" the cover in place, and I needed to set the top plate in place beforehand otherwise the box bows out and the cover does not fit.
Any suggestions would be welcome.
Thank you.
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Ditch the hokey aftermarket cover, and just use what Harley gave you. An exposed battery is kind of a throwback look to earlier, and simpler, times. I leave my battery naked in the tray. I have a 1991, same exposed tray system as yours.
John
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Thanks everyone.
The next battery purchase will be the black variety for certain. I have battery tender leads installed so hopefully I will not have to mess with the cover very often.
Ride safe!
Bruce
The next battery purchase will be the black variety for certain. I have battery tender leads installed so hopefully I will not have to mess with the cover very often.
Ride safe!
Bruce
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