Member Contributer realistdreamer Posted April 19, 2012 Member Contributer Share Posted April 19, 2012 Only after looking at pics of others did I realize my new-to-me 2000 came without a battery cover. Not sure if the wiring job I've done will interfere with a cover (I saw one on http://www.ebay.com/...#ht_1137wt_1071) What value does it add, particularly if I don't ride in the wet? Is it worth $10? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFRocker Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 If I'm looking at your wiring setup right I dont think your going to be able to use the battery cover without moving some stuff. It all looks very tidy by the way good job. I also believe the cover is hinged as part of the battery box so you'll have to change the complete box, dont know how much work that would be. Dont think the cover provides much waterproofing, if riding in rain, water could still be forced up under cover from sides but even that is probably not to likely and probably wouldn't cause any problems. I'd say as long as you still have the cover on the positive terminal so it's not likely any thing could cause a ground short to that terminal your good. I'm going to have to see if I can fit my slime compressor under my back seat looks like a great spot but I do already have a tool kit in that area might have to rearrange. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer realistdreamer Posted April 19, 2012 Author Member Contributer Share Posted April 19, 2012 Thanks for the insight. I moved the stock toolkit behind the compressor and added a few extra tools in the grey pouch behind that. The slime compressor's case with plugs and adhesive fit perfectly in the grooves for the stock toolkit, so I figured the other tools were more flexible and could be placed elsewhere. Saw RedShed's tidy wiring and got jealous. Not quite up to those standards, but I added some additional 8 gauge grounds and a direct connect for my battery tender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veefer800Canuck Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I haven't had a battery cover for the past 6 years, and haven't missed it. Battery has now been turned around, so the terminals are on the other side, far away from the aluminum undertray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I know that I have felt like ripping mine off a few thousand times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer realistdreamer Posted April 19, 2012 Author Member Contributer Share Posted April 19, 2012 Interesting idea of turning the battery around. I wish I had thought of that when I was cutting wires. No everything is set for the stock placement and given where the frame ground is, it's probably for the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest skyHALud Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 (edited) realistdreamer, what model is your compressor? I have the Slime 40001, but it looks larger than yours. Edited April 21, 2012 by skyHALud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer realistdreamer Posted April 25, 2012 Author Member Contributer Share Posted April 25, 2012 Based on the dimensions on yours at Amazon and mine at Wally world, I think mine might be narrower. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Slime-Tire-Top-Off-Inflator/16782755 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest skyHALud Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Based on the dimensions on yours at Amazon and mine at Wally world, I think mine might be narrower. http://www.walmart.c...flator/16782755 Thanks, yours looks like a newer model ( 40020 ). I'll take a look at it, since my 6th gen has less storage under the seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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