Battery strap broke... big deal???

[JJsXB9Sx]

Got an 09 city x and popped the seat off yesterday to put the tail bag onwhen I noticed the rubber strap holding the battery down was snapped. Took it off and put the seat back on... No big deal right?....

I know the bike is subject to high vibration, but the battery seems heavy enough to stay in place and with the seat over it, Im thinking the battery cant go anywhere.

Any thoights as to why I should scramble for a new strap? It doesnt seem THAT important... I will replace when I get around to it, just not a priority right now.

Anybody disagree or see a pro lem riding without it strapped down?
Any creative fixes out there?

[jdaniels]

Mine also snapped, tried a nylon strap but after a while it gets loose.
Need to figure out a smart way to fasten it.

[Silverrider]

without a strap I have had my bat terminals come lose, I am not as strong as the 09bolt, so I made a tool and now its easy .IMG_0308.jpg

[njloco]

Invalid link ?

[jdaniels]

Thinking of making something like this https://www.twinmotorcycles.nl/websh...cid=9976&s=&a=
The only problem is to make the hooks and to get them to stay on the straps

[Barrett]

The XB factory rubber battery strap is the absolute worst battery retention device I've ever seen on a modern production bike.

Double sided velcro is the simplest cost-effective solution.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/26329927269...3ABFBM6pGO_d9f

[kz6fittycent]

The XB factory rubber battery strap is the absolute worst battery retention device I've ever seen on a modern production bike.

Double sided velcro is the simplest cost-effective solution.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/26329927269...3ABFBM6pGO_d9f

You're not kidding. That thing sucks. Thanks for the link to the velcro strap. WHEN my factory strap breaks, I'll be switching to velcro.