Longer battery bolts !

Discussion in 'Maintenance' started by Silverback, May 10, 2014.

  1. Silverback

    Silverback Member

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    A common problem, I'm sure.... I need some longer battery terminal bolts ! With all the crap I have on the bike now, such as Optimate and Quick shifter cables connected directly to the battery, the standard bolt is too short !

    Has anyone sourced longer bolts and if so, from where or what size do I need?

    Any other solutions>???
     
  2. garyauk

    garyauk Active Member

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    Just wedge a tiny bit of card underneath the nut. The card will hold the nut up higher and the bolt will just push into the cardboard...........Simples!
     
  3. Silverback

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    Good idea Gary. I will try that but I think I am running out of thread on the bolt as well !
     
  4. thezipsteruk

    thezipsteruk Elite Member

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    i did similar I placed a small plastic washer under the nut.
    that way the bolt bites sooner and easier.
     

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