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Hogluvr
Posted on Sunday, April 01, 2012 - 07:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

My '01 was easy, it was held on with a zip tie! Just picked up an '02 yesterday, I can see where the end of the bolt on the strap is attaching to the frame, but it looks like it's buried!! What's the secret to removing this thing?
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Jim2
Posted on Monday, April 02, 2012 - 12:59 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

If i remember right, the bolt on the end of the strap goes thru the frame and is held by a nut on the other side. Use a long extension from the back of the bike on the left side. You may have to nudge some tubing or wires aside as you do it.
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Pgh_biker
Posted on Monday, April 02, 2012 - 09:44 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

From what I remember you have to remove the tail section to get the battery out. Actually a good idea because it lets you clean things out n take care of any rust that is on the battery tray.
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Buellistic
Posted on Monday, April 02, 2012 - 01:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Have a friends M2 in my garage right now ...

And "YES" you have to remove the tail section cover to get to the battery
properly !!!
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Firstbuell
Posted on Monday, April 02, 2012 - 03:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

& that's why I cut a small slot/hole in my bodywork to ease the wrenching part

covered it up with a small, expendable sticker.....
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Devil_car
Posted on Monday, April 02, 2012 - 03:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

It's definitely easier to do with the tail section off, but it can be done by using a long extension with a deep socket and an open end wrench to remove the strap. Then if you turn the battery just right you can sneak it out between the bodywork and frame.

I typically do it without taking the tail off, but I also am not super worried about scratching the paint.
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Hogluvr
Posted on Monday, April 02, 2012 - 08:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Wow, thanks for the answers guys. I would've never thought I would have to remove the tail to get to the battery!
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Ratbuell
Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2012 - 12:06 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

It's only a 1/2" tank bolt, and four torx screws.

And you don't have to fully remove it, you can just lift the front of it and put a rag or three between the bodywork and tail subframe to hold it up.
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Captainkirk
Posted on Sunday, April 08, 2012 - 12:56 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I was surprised, too. Seems like a lot of work just to get the battery out!
But it doesn't take that much longer, all you have to do is remove the bolts and get everything loose.
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