Main fuse case
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Main fuse case
OK I feel dumb asking this question, but its not the first time and wont be the last. I've got a new battery which I want to fit myself. The manual says to remove the main fuse before removing the old battery. Makes sense and Ive identified it but I've never come across a case /holder, whatever you want to call it, like this one.
I've tried pulling it twisting it squeezing what appear to be a couple of tabs at the front. I'm sure its just a simple technique when you know what it is but at the moment it feels like some devilish chineese puzzle thats driving me nuts.
If anyone can give me any step by step tips or tell me the secret I would be eternally grateful. Perhaps I just dont know the correct magic word or have a big enough hammer!
Thanks in advance.
I've tried pulling it twisting it squeezing what appear to be a couple of tabs at the front. I'm sure its just a simple technique when you know what it is but at the moment it feels like some devilish chineese puzzle thats driving me nuts.
If anyone can give me any step by step tips or tell me the secret I would be eternally grateful. Perhaps I just dont know the correct magic word or have a big enough hammer!
Thanks in advance.
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THey just say to remove the main fuse to keep from accidental starting which of course "could result in injury or death" as the manual says... It's those tab things you found, but it is just kinda hard to remove... You are supposed to just hold the press in on both sides, then pull, which I am assuming you tried. Try holding the tabs and using a flathead or something to get it to part... Usually I don't do it when I'm taking my battery out, but I did it when I changed a blinker out.
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THey just say to remove the main fuse to keep from accidental starting which of course "could result in injury or death" as the manual says... It's those tab things you found, but it is just kinda hard to remove... You are supposed to just hold the press in on both sides, then pull, which I am assuming you tried. Try holding the tabs and using a flathead or something to get it to part... Usually I don't do it when I'm taking my battery out, but I did it when I changed a blinker out.
Sick - my bikes an 08 model (which I probably should have mentioned in my original post) so you could be right.
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Just to let you know, that armed with the knowledge I had been trying the right thing I was more confident to use a little more brute force than I had been. Had that sucker open fairly quickly and the battery out within 30 minutes. So thanks for the input, it was very helpful.
I will have to add the extra notes and tips to my Haynes Manual in case I forget next time I need to do anything with the battery.
I will have to add the extra notes and tips to my Haynes Manual in case I forget next time I need to do anything with the battery.
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