Anybody got any ideas to stop Honda Shadow battery terminals from working loose from the battery. It causes real bad starting and charging problems, which is a pain as I have to get the spanners out to remove the seat. I have also tried threadlocker glue but I always seem to be playing with the terminals. Any ideas?
2006-09-21 12:48:09 · 5 answers · asked by fizz 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Do you tighten them with a screw driver? Bad idea. Use a wrench or socket to tighten them. You can't apply enough torque with a screw driver and they will always come loose.
A wrench will provide enough torque to tighten them permanently. If for some reason they're still giving you problems, use "lock washers".
2006-09-21 12:58:06 · answer #1 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 2001 Honda Shadow 750 and i've replaced the battery twice and have never had the connections come loose. I used the nuts that came with the battery. I have a new set that i'd be willing to send you if you want. Contact me through my avatar and yahoo. You are right about it being a pain to get the tools out and get the seat off to get to it.
2006-09-22 00:32:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
use a decent bolt and nut, with spring washers. at least 6mm, (10mm head) and clean the contact terminals first tehn put a dab of grease on them. stops them going all white and furry.
failing that either solder some heavy duty wire and new connections onto the battery..or buy a new one.
2006-09-21 20:00:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Buy a new battery. Even better buy a new bike - one that doesn't have made in Japan on the engine covers.
2006-09-24 16:25:13 · answer #4 · answered by henwilv 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
J.B. weld.....
2006-09-21 22:50:59 · answer #5 · answered by robert v 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋