You took the words right out of my mouth! I replaced my indicator relay the other week which entailed removing the battery, and was infuriated by the same problem. I jammed globs of 'Blu Tack' under each terminal block which worked fine for me. 👍🏽 🏍
a huge thumbs up for that one. in my case the problem is that you have to wiggle the battery around to get it in its place and sometimes that little block falls out and you can have a hard time trying to find it so that tip is a lifesaver for me. thanks spicy
Same deal here and you have to get the batt deep down in the box for the leads to reach and you have to get both to be in the right place at once! Nightmare! 😁
O was so freaking pissed plans frustrated yesterday because I struggled with this yesterday helping a friend replace her battery. I literally had the same problem. I’m going to try this when I see her in a few days.
A good tip, thanks. Now if we could only persuade all manufacturers to make batteries and their terminals easily accessible for testing, maintenance, jump starting etc, life would be perfect!
I cut a thin strip of the corrugated cardboard box the battery came in, fold it into a 'Z' shape and that holds the nut up. I leave it in place and haven't set myself on fire yet.
I'd like to see a future video about a valve job for a motorcycle, when to do it and why it should be done. I put a lot of kilometres on my bike this past season and i havent done this yet.
You're the only RUclips superstar that answers my comments. I don't know how you do it, you're such a busy guy and still have time for everyone on a personal level. Jake wouldn't even notice me and my comments. However, I would love to hear what he has to say about it. I'll send him a message, Thanks spicy.
I use a folded over end of a drinking straw for this and leave the rest attached to withdraw it, it wants to unfold so gives a nice pressure to hold in place, is non conductive and doesn't snag or tear when removing.
I have lost my block 😂 have to take seat off now to start. I then have no speedo, rev counter etc. Which don't necessarily need a rev counter as should be listening and feeling the vibrations etc. However my motorcycle keeps stalling now and lights flickering. Have no heated grips now either so freezing hands. I have try to find a 4 way battery terminal connector as have lots of tech that I've installed. I have purchased another set of bolts 🔩 plus the nut but....feel like still gonna be a challenge but will try this method as don't want to lose the nut again 😅
I rolled up some electrical tape and left it there, previous owners used paper and left it there lol. Your method is better if the battery is easily accessible which mine isn't. Why can't they just make terminals thicker and threaded I don't know
Srsly pro tip. Never ran into that problem, most batteries I see use the side-posts with the 10mm bolts that go from the sides. But the nut in those (which takes the place of the block in this style) is really hard to hold centered, so I can only imagine how hard this one is to hold UP. Definitely a pro tip for sure.
Better yet is a double sided sticky pad which will provide the cushioning to raise the block to meet the bolt/screw. No fire hazard as there isn't enough material to stay alight.
Have tried that with dielectric grease, I rather use that than a conductive one. However I found it would move the nut enough for it to not work. You must just have the skill down haha
Lithium batteries have more cons than just price, I was going to change mine to one but after reading about them realised that they just won't work for me
@@spicy110 mate.. for the price of two reasonable batteries which will inevitably fail after a certain timeframe, you can get a good lithium. No better feeling than when you press the ignition and instantly the starter kicks in.
I bet those battery designers got an award for that piece of genius!
This is fantastic. I encountered this issue for the first time this week. Couldn't believe such shoddy design was so widespread. Cheers!
Thanks mate. Spent 30 mins fiddling about before I turned to RUclips and found your video. Worked a treat. Cheers.
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good idea, they are a pain in the arse for making them like it in the first place,GGRRRRRR
Excellent! thank you, my generator battery had those posts and one had come loose was driving me nuts to figure out how to get the nut to stay still!
You took the words right out of my mouth! I replaced my indicator relay the other week which entailed removing the battery, and was infuriated by the same problem. I jammed globs of 'Blu Tack' under each terminal block which worked fine for me. 👍🏽 🏍
That's a good little hack. Changed my battery a few weeks ago and it was a bit of a pain trying to line them up.
a huge thumbs up for that one.
in my case the problem is that you have to wiggle the battery around to get it in its place and sometimes that little block falls out and you can have a hard time trying to find it so that tip is a lifesaver for me. thanks spicy
Same deal here and you have to get the batt deep down in the box for the leads to reach and you have to get both to be in the right place at once! Nightmare! 😁
Thanks, most appreciated that you took the time to give a simple fix for this problem.
O was so freaking pissed plans frustrated yesterday because I struggled with this yesterday helping a friend replace her battery. I literally had the same problem. I’m going to try this when I see her in a few days.
It will work a treat I'm sure!
A simple and ingenious fix. Many thanks.
A good tip, thanks. Now if we could only persuade all manufacturers to make batteries and their terminals easily accessible for testing, maintenance, jump starting etc, life would be perfect!
they're all chinese
Worked a treat. Thank you 🙏
You're welcome!
An absolutely brilliant tip Spicy
I cut a thin strip of the corrugated cardboard box the battery came in, fold it into a 'Z' shape and that holds the nut up. I leave it in place and haven't set myself on fire yet.
I thought you were going to pull up on the looped tape to raise the plate. I have stacked the old plate under the new one too. Cheers
I'd like to see a future video about a valve job for a motorcycle, when to do it and why it should be done. I put a lot of kilometres on my bike this past season and i havent done this yet.
Honestly I think jake would have better advise on that one
You're the only RUclips superstar that answers my comments. I don't know how you do it, you're such a busy guy and still have time for everyone on a personal level. Jake wouldn't even notice me and my comments. However, I would love to hear what he has to say about it. I'll send him a message, Thanks spicy.
I do my best! 😉 it's such a varied answer dude to engine types.
I use a folded over end of a drinking straw for this and leave the rest attached to withdraw it, it wants to unfold so gives a nice pressure to hold in place, is non conductive and doesn't snag or tear when removing.
Nice call
I have lost my block 😂 have to take seat off now to start. I then have no speedo, rev counter etc. Which don't necessarily need a rev counter as should be listening and feeling the vibrations etc. However my motorcycle keeps stalling now and lights flickering. Have no heated grips now either so freezing hands.
I have try to find a 4 way battery terminal connector as have lots of tech that I've installed. I have purchased another set of bolts 🔩 plus the nut but....feel like still gonna be a challenge but will try this method as don't want to lose the nut again 😅
I rolled up some electrical tape and left it there, previous owners used paper and left it there lol. Your method is better if the battery is easily accessible which mine isn't. Why can't they just make terminals thicker and threaded I don't know
Srsly pro tip. Never ran into that problem, most batteries I see use the side-posts with the 10mm bolts that go from the sides. But the nut in those (which takes the place of the block in this style) is really hard to hold centered, so I can only imagine how hard this one is to hold UP. Definitely a pro tip for sure.
Good tip mate 👍🏻
Three uploads in two days. Da iawn spicy 🌶😁😁
Nice! I tend to just wrestle with the screw drivers for hours!
Same, drop it 3 times lots if swearing 🤣 but on this one those brass tabs block all access. I just wish they would think about this when making them.
I adore u and video u have helped me in the last almost 3 years of riding thank u biker brother x
Nice one thanks
I dread changing my batteries for that very reason. Thanks
This is a really positive video, thanks
Great tip spicy.
Better yet is a double sided sticky pad which will provide the cushioning to raise the block to meet the bolt/screw.
No fire hazard as there isn't enough material to stay alight.
Hmm could work I just don't fancy leaving anything in there.
Thankyou!
You're a legend.
Hope it helped! 😁
Good info that is m8
Very neat. I like this solution:)
Even when you can get a screw driver in its both safer and easier. Genuinely came up with on the spot as I went to fit the new batt.
That's ok for top but what about the front
Same thing, just put them in it whatever orientation you need.
duct tape is there anything it wont do :P
use a blob of copper grease? Been doing that for 40 years with no probs
Have tried that with dielectric grease, I rather use that than a conductive one. However I found it would move the nut enough for it to not work. You must just have the skill down haha
Spicy, what's your opinion on lithium batteries for bikes? Are they worth the extra money?
If you are after weight saving 100%!
I definitely recommend a lithium battery as the cranking amps and longevity is much better than the conventional lead or gel types
Price should tumble down soon, till then I'm sticking with traditional and I will hate my cheap ass every time it fails 😁
Lithium batteries have more cons than just price, I was going to change mine to one but after reading about them realised that they just won't work for me
@@spicy110 mate.. for the price of two reasonable batteries which will inevitably fail after a certain timeframe, you can get a good lithium. No better feeling than when you press the ignition and instantly the starter kicks in.
You are a bloody Jesus faced magician! :D #PropaPukka
Smart cookie
Cable tie. Rotate to lift it.
i find it just as easy to use a longer screw
Neat!
Quick a battery 🔋
I just make as much room as possible and run a bigger motorcycle battery
A zip-tie works just as fine.
That could do yer, wound have been too thin in this case.
If you buy a good batterie, you don't have this problem. They have a pin, so the plate is blocked.
No need to think about bike battery anymore I got a car now 🤗
Bluetack works best
Noice
thanks chinese battery manufacturers for this headache.
At least I was the first like
Yeah canny.
I would name and shame the battery company and complain
Loads do it, shaming one would be like picking one just out in a roit
You spicy are awesome 👍
So are you! #mosecheesethanieverknew
@@spicy110 not as awesome as you😉
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