Posted:  19 Feb 2010 07:43	[?]
Registered User Currently Offline Join Date: Jun 2009	Posts:  44 Reputation:  3 [?] User Rank: Second Lieutenant
2009XB12ss Any tips for getting that damn rubber strap back on the battery. I've already snapped two trying to stretch it into place. The tear keeps happening at the end junction between the metal bracket and rubber. Tight strap is one thing, this is absurd!

Posted:  19 Feb 2010 07:58	[?]
Registered User Currently Offline Join Date: Oct 2009	Posts:  6 Reputation: Unranked [?] User Rank: Second Lieutenant
I've had the same thing happen to me, even ordered a new one through the local HD dealer thinking it was the wrong strap. The 08's have a longer battery strap. Long story short I now have an 08 strap on my bike. Perhaps there is a recall brewing with this problem cause they sure don't last long under all that force.

Posted:  19 Feb 2010 14:00	[?]
Registered User Currently Offline Join Date: Aug 2009	Posts:  137 Reputation:  4 [?] User Rank: Captain
i know the strap on my 09 cr is a royal pain in the ass.

Posted:  19 Feb 2010 15:31	[?]
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The strap is tight. If mine breaks I'm going velcro.

Posted:  19 Feb 2010 15:53	[?]
Registered User Currently Offline Join Date: Jul 2009	Posts:  135 Reputation:  3 [?] User Rank: Captain
I took the seat off a few weeks ago to charge up the battery and surprise, surprise, the rubber strap is broken on my '09... Need to get that replaced before riding season, that battery bounces around like crazy when the engine is running!

Posted:  19 Feb 2010 15:54	[?]
Registered User Currently Offline Join Date: Jul 2009	Posts:  462 Reputation:  17 [?] User Rank: Colonel
I heated mine with my wifes hairdryer and it helped stretch it out enough to fit with no problems.

Posted:  19 Feb 2010 18:03	[?]
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Pull it like crazy to its limit and then down onto the edge of the battery that is closest to the clip.  You should just have enough slack to connect it, while leaving everything from the battery edge back to the attached end taut while you fiddle with the connection.  It's a bear.

Posted:  19 Feb 2010 19:20	[?]
Registered User Currently Offline Join Date: Oct 2009	Posts:  603 Reputation:  1 [?] User Rank: Brigadier General
My battery fits so snug that I dont think I even need a strap.

Posted:  19 Feb 2010 21:15	[?]
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Steroids those should help

Posted:  20 Feb 2010 21:33	[?]
Registered User Currently Offline Join Date: Feb 2010	Posts:  41 Reputation: Unranked [?] User Rank: Second Lieutenant
glad i,am not the only one cursing at that strap.had a hell of a time getting mine on last year.took two old screwdrivers, notched them in the middle of the blade to hold both ends of the clip. still was a pain in the ass . hope this helps

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