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25th April 2011
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Biker
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 39 Sportster/Buell Model: Nightster Sportster/Buell Year: 2009
Reputation: 10
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Battery Cover - Keeps falling open..
whats the deal?? I have only had the bike a week, and twice the battery cover has fallen open while Im riding..
I have carefully closed it, I have pushed it closed & hit it...
It has rub marks on it now from where it hits the rear brake resiviour when its open..
Anyone have a solution?
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25th April 2011
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Senior Chief Master Mechanic 2nd Class
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Beaverton, Oregon
Posts: 1,535 Sportster/Buell Model: 1200 Custom Sportster/Buell Year: 2004 Other Motorcycle Model: Suzuki DL1000 Other Motorcycle Year: 2002
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Check this out. I've found you have to be really careful when you put the cover on.
http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/s...d.php?t=146483
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Impact Blue 1200 Custom, Gronk's mod stock exhaust, Ram-Flo 400, 45 slow, N65 needle, 175 main, HD detachable windshield and rear rack/ back rest, lay-down license plate, Mustang wide vintage, Progressive 13 1/2" 418s and Progressive fork springs w/ Belray oil, Superbrace,
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25th April 2011
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Biker
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 39 Sportster/Buell Model: Nightster Sportster/Buell Year: 2009
Reputation: 10
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Thanks for the link...
I guess it didnt help that my bike does not even have the front clip shown in the pic, it only has 2, one in the middle, one toward the rear...
So I put a tie-wrap through the hole in the front where the clip should have been..
Its not going anywhere now, but im still pissed that its scuffed up from hanging open..
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25th April 2011
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Greasemonkey
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 106 Sportster/Buell Model: Nightster Sportster/Buell Year: 2007
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 http://xlforum.net/photopost/watermark.php?file=61529
1. Buy the bracket that holds the oil bag. Two brackets I believe. Buy the one closer to the motor.
2. On the bracket I had to bend the tap to the other side (Cause it made to go on the right side of the bike) to make it work.
3. Screw the bracket to the frame. (The bracket has threads on it.)
4. Place the plastic pin system in place and done.
http://xlforum.net/photopost/watermark.php?file=61528
I did this about 8,000 miles ago...no problems.
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Mods: FSD Exhaust, Road6Customs 12" "z" bars, new headlight, Did Kosmo ECM move, 21" front wheel, Roland Sands front fork brace, lifted tank moved coil & ignition. HD springer seat. 200mm Kit, DNA 18 X 5.5 Rear wheel, Blank 180 rear fender cut down and strut the fender to the swing arm.
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25th April 2011
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Biker
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 39 Sportster/Buell Model: Nightster Sportster/Buell Year: 2009
Reputation: 10
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Yeah - that looks like a trick setup there...
If I have to open it when Im out on the road, its gonna be hard to find some tie-wraps..
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25th April 2011
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Greasemonkey
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 106 Sportster/Buell Model: Nightster Sportster/Buell Year: 2007
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The zip ties for "on the go" solution....I take pride in my ride and projects.
The zip ties break at the worst time too!
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25th April 2011
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Biker
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 31 Sportster/Buell Model: xl1200N Sportster/Buell Year: 2008
Reputation: 10
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I zip tied mine a while ago, has been stuck there since. i carry some side cutters and extra zip ties in case I need to open it somewhere other than in the garage. Dumb Design. I know several folks that have this problem.
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2008 Nightster with a few bolt on mods...
Bassani Road Rage Pipes, Fuel Moto PCV, Harley Heavy Breather,LED Lights
Mustang Seat with Alaska Leather Sheepskin Buttpad, Harley Saddlebags and Solo Rack,
Memphis Shades Windshield, Progressive Shocks
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26th April 2011
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Ohm's Mafia
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Anytown USA
Posts: 4,754 Sportster/Buell Model: 1200N Sportster/Buell Year: 2007
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Mine was a cheap...kinda a zip tie with a twist as I don't have to cut mine off and you'll pull the bike over before you pull the cover open with the zip tie in it:
http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/s...d.php?t=538118
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If you don't stand behind our troops, please, feel free to stand in front of them!
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26th April 2011
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Biker
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 12 Sportster/Buell Model: nightster Sportster/Buell Year: 2008 Sportster/Buell Model #2: 2008 nightster
Reputation: 10
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007 nightster very nice design there, excellent work. There is nothing wrong with taking pride in your work and bike! GREAT JOB
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26th April 2011
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Senior Chief Know It All 1st Class
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Arenzville
Posts: 1,189 Sportster/Buell Model: 1200c Sportster/Buell Year: 05 Other Motorcycle Model: Honda XR250r Other Motorcycle Year: 90
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We haven't argued this for a few weeks. Here's mine agian. Absolutely not coming off. Can be removed with seat on, without any tools.
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