The Harley Sportster Battery Cover Fix! MUST WATCH!
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
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God bless you sir. 100% the most helpful video I’ve seen on RUclips. Nothing makes me swear more than trying to get my battery cover on and off.
After searching RUclips for a solution, yours was the most common sense easy solution to a dog of a design flaw. Thank you.
After trying to come up with a million different ways of securing this I finally just got some Velcro strips and did it your way, thanks for the video
I love having zipties and Velcro straps on my bike at all times. Good to see additional uses appear!
Great to see a permanent solution. I've lost one side panel and all the dealer does is put a new panel and new clips, which don't work any better than the previous ones. It's amazing to me that Harley don't fix this.
That's because people will buy Harley's just for the name. They are far from being the "best" bikes made. My Suzuki Boulevard never gave me a tenth of the problems my Sportster has given me and I've only had this bike less than a month. I had the Suzuki for 6 years. I'm going to ride it this season, but chances are that I'm going to get rid of it before I register it again and go back to dependable Japanese craftsmanship.
If you sold half a million dollars in replacement side covers... you wouldn't fix it either.
Thanks for sharing, just bought exactly the same velcro tape as suggested and fixed my battery over issue on my 48 👍🏼
Brilliant!! I spent 30 minutes yesterday with my hand holding the cover shut because it kept flying open. I pulled over 3 times to try and get it to stick, but it is just done sticking I guess. I have plenty of these cable management ties and am going to go out and fix this right now! Great idea!! You, sir, are a GENIUS!!
I finally had to take mine off just so I could drive it
I use a velcro strap to hold the battery in, But I ordered replacement clips! They popped right out; then I saw your video! Now my battery cover actually stays on! :)
I just bought an Iron 883 from my local dealer with only 400 miles on it. Absolute mint condition with exception to this left side battery cover having the only scratch or ding on the bike! It's my first HD, and you were the first video I found on the issue. Not only do I now know what to do to fix it, but I also now know what happened to the thing. Great video brother, thank you for sharing an excellent tip!
Hey man, I want to say thank you for this video. Literally I was on my out the door to Harley to fix this exact problem.
Awesome fix! I had mine replaced on the 2016-48 sportster. HD mechanics here did a great job installing a new cover tight with new clips, but it is a time bomb waiting to happen again.
Glad I found this! Just bought my Forty Eight Sportster and it fell off on the way home! Gonna get some Velcro today!
I appreciate the tip man! Hate having a nice bike look like crap during a ride. Half the time I don’t even notice when it comes undone
Nice solution.
You can also use "re-useable" zipties. If the velcro gets wet it might come loose.
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Rob Rob I was literally going to suggest that. love the channel brother keep it up.
Rob Sportster Scrolled down to the comments to recommend the same thing. Never mind! Zip ties are a must have. I got a handful of them with my bike at all times.
This. I use zipties. I keep a handful of them in my tail bag with a small pair of scissors as well. Not sure I would trust velcro.
used zip ties as well. sometimes harley just dont make good parts..
Good point - it doesn't look like there's very much overlap of the velco for it to stick. Zip ties would be more secure. Or maybe you could overlap two velcro straps at each slot (making for one longer one) and wrap it around the frame once or twice to get more velcro-to-velcro engagement.
IF you have a 2017 Sportster, as I do, the battery cover WILL NOT FALL OFF. Harley took care of the loose clamps. To remove the 2017 and newer, you MUST press in on the bottom of the cover and lift at the same time and then the top retainers may release the cover. I'm sure HD has a tool to release the bottom latch, or a long fingered Gorilla on staff. I wound up breaking the bottom latch and use a zip tie to hold the cover in place. Also the battery wiring has changed. The positive post is now under the seat, not the negative post.
The hardest thing to on my 18’ is taking the batt cover off! No bs
The OEM clips design is beyond Stupid!
This Gentleman’s solution is way beyond Brilliant!
Excellent!!
Another tip for others which I personally did to mine ; I just kept it as is but added a plastic zip-tie on the bottom of the cover (this way if it were to slip off it wouldn't be lost and would still ride along till popping it back on) . I like your top fastening idea here though it would mean that you'de have to take off the seat to every time .
I have those same straps for guitar cables. My plan is to run the narrow end through the slot in the cover, then through the slot in the strap, possibly gluing that end to the cover, then trimming and gluing the other half to the frame.
ARE. YOU. KIDDING. ME. It's this easy?!?! And I work with computers, I could've done this all along??? For the past 3 years I've owned the bike and struggled with those stupid clips?!?! You, sir, are a genius. Thank you so much!!!!
I recommend when doing this to get some plastic car door edge molding and put it on the edge of the side cover to prevent metal to metal contact between the cover and the frame, which will rattle and wear the paint off the frame.
Very helpful...shop just lost my cover, ordered me a new one..I was about to zip tie the new one on, but now I'll use velcro straps! Zip ties suck, have to cut each time, and often the cover will tear through the plastic.
Thanks man you are a lifesaver! On my battery cover there was two little lugs that clip into the ones on the frame. They came right off with a T15 Torx key. Job done - nice one mate.
Thanks for the tip. Just bought a Superlow 1200T and put on the pigtail for the battery tender and fought with the damn cover. I will definitely get some of those ties.
I've been throwing a zip tie thru a slot but the velcro would work nice too.
Omg! Thank You! 😊
Every time I go over train tracks or hit a pot hole by no choice 😒 my cover would pop Off! I have it zip tied in one hole for the moment but I am DEFINITELY getting the velcro.
Harley finally realised that there was a problem with Sportster battery covers flying off, so the added an extra slot near the front of the cover, my 2011 XL883N has the extra slot in it. The slot allows a cable tie to be slipped through it and round the frame tube, if you use a black nylon cable tie you'll have to replace it every time the battery cover is removed to gain access to the battery and fuses. These Velcro ties are a great idea as they can be used time and time again.
If I'm seeing correctly... It looks like you can attach the velcro around the frame first attaching the velcro to itself then put the end thru the cover and pull it to the velcro on the frame. Not a bad idea. That keeps me from dragging zip ties around to replace the ones I cut off.
I like this fix much better than the zip tie fix. With zip ties it means you have to cut them and replace them every time you access the battery. Velcro is much better solution for obvious reasons.
Best idea I’ve seen so far. Thank you
Thanks for the video mate . I already lost my side cover and this will hopefully save me from loosing the next one . cheers .
No problem 👍
I used zip tie too. very easily solved the problem.
Nice! Great idea. Get rid of those clips altogether. They barely held anyway. I lost my cover when a hidden dip in the road met my bike at 75mph. Didn't realize it was gone until I stopped an hour later. 🙃 The new cover doesn't even get close to clipping so this is exactly what I need. Thanks
I keep the factory clips in place and secure it in place with an 8" ty-wrap or zip tie if you prefer the more generic term. Keeps her on tight.
Mine flapped down at 80mph yesterday, managed to keep a hand on it and will be doing this asap! Great idea, thanks bud👍🏻
Good thing you were able to save it! They're not cheap
You mean mine isn’t the ONLY one that comes off??? 😂😂😂 Brilliant idea!!! I’m DEFINITELY going to do this!!!
Been riding sportsters since they switched from the box cover to these covers and have rode over 200,000 miles on multiple sportsters and have never had one fall off
I wish I known about this when I had my Sportster. I've upgraded to a Street Glide. 🤘
That explains the sheet metal screws holding mine on.... I wonder if I could mount a couple of magnets to it instead of velcro....
Hell yeah. I just did this a month ago when I installed a USB power port. The previous owner had plastic zip ties and luckily I had some Velcro to replace. Solid work dude.
+david gimber nice man! Yeah I saw on forums where people were using zip ties but I don't like the idea of possibly not being able to get into the box if I'm broken down on the side of the road.
Bike N' Bird carry pocket knife , you will be able to cut zip ties if you break down . 👍🏻
+Paul Grace I work in a semi high security facility so I'm not allowed to have any sort of weapon on me
Bike N' Bird They make a reusable zip tie that I use to keep electrical cords tidy. They have a little tab on them to zip the tie off whenever you need too. Great investment.
Just lost mine yesterday, couldn't believe it but I see why. Thanks for the help!
Thanks for posting. Had issues with the cover on my '16 Roadster where the front clip let go. Dealer replaced clips under warranty and it worked for a little while; just noticed yesterday it's happening again. Dealer of course said there were no specific issues with the cover............I think I'll get some of those straps this weekend.
+GT Steele yeah man they say the new ones are "improved" but I'm calling BS. better just to spend the couple of dollars and save you the hassle
Bike N' Bird I got the new clips. The back one is much better but the front one is crap. It pops out of the clip after install with bike off and sitting still.
you're a life saver man, my cover came off today after a long ride.. thanks again brother
+Armando glad I could help!
Good tip mate. There's lots of clips available on eBay but the prices are crazy.
I might be picking up a 2009 iron. I like sportsters but I do not like the oil tank/battery covers. I had no idea how much crap is underneath that left side cover. There’s no way I can try and relocate all that stuff. I like the idea of having that area open like a café racer.
So simple so genius, thank you brother
Thank you! I've been using wire ties but it's a pain in the ass when you have to open it. What a great idea. I already ordered my straps.
+John Garaguso Awesome! Yup mine are still going strong
Thanks, that was helpful. The stock clips are awful. The Velcro strips allow quick and easy access as well as holding the cover firm. Great for easy access to a battery tender for charging battery or accessories like camera, phone etc....
Last year I drilled a small hole in the top of the cover just big enough for a small zip-tie to fit through it and around the frame. The only disadvantage is having to cut it off for any maintenance which is no big deal if I'm in the Man-Cave but if I'm out on the road, I keep spares in my tool bag. No biggie.
Great idea, the oem clips do suck ass. I would find the front one had always come loose after a ride...I couldn't find any of those soft wraps so I used two heavy duty zip ties. If I could send a pic I would....thanks for the idea 👍
Just checked mine. One side of the brittle plastic was cracking and the other didn't look too good either. Total crap design. Ripped them right off and out because I was going to loose my cover on a ride for sure. Put zip ties on for now. Will be looking for those velcro computer cable ties as a better option.
I just bought a Sportster a week ago and when I was looking the bike over I noticed the cover was damn near fallen off. I bet it would have let go if I didn’t notice it before the test ride. I will grab some of these straps, thanks.
I found a way to fix the stock clip towards the front of the bike. I put a washer on the inside of the clip between the plastic and the frame moving it out enough so the clip will catch the part on the cover. Problem solved...! 2006 Harley Roadster..!
Much better than my zip tie solution
I lost mine on a long trip. when I got back my dealer replaced it for free. Everyone talks about bad dealer experiences but mine have been exceptional! I do my own service but the dealer has always been there for me when I needed them.
MotoZixxer oh wow! was it still under warranty? I've heard multiple horror stories of it even being under warranty and they still wouldn't replace.
Bike N' Bird yeah it was under warranty. Like you I had heard the horror stories of them not replacing it. Fortunately my dealer took care of me right away with no questions asked. I also lost my inspection plate that carries your safety inspection. They gave me a free inspection and alignment because it was originally on the axle adjustment nut.
You should look up how to actually use those cord keeper velcros....
Finally you have the cover fixed!
What happens when you have to jump start the bike or need to remove the battery? You need to remove the seat to remove these straps so the cover can be removed?
Man! That a good idea . I used a zip ties on mine but Everytime I need to take my battery cover off I destroy to good zip ties. So I think Bill use Velcro.
oh my god im not alone!just got done doing what you said to do with straps and it t works awesome! tnhnka you, ill subscribe!
Geeeeeez Wizz Brilliant THANXXXX for Sharing
I have a 2013 sportster, never had a problem from falling off. Maybe if you lost a cover when riding 100% odds the cover wasn't in the bottom tab.
Yo Bike N' Bird....great video and once again proving how easy it can be to fix what could become an expensive ($85!!) problem. Good on ya man!
+Speedsterjohnny lol I learned the hard way man! Don't want people to have to go through the same trouble I did
I absolutely love the intro, gotta Bob my head every time it comes on
When it plugs into the bottom is there supposed to be something that makes it stay there mine's a 2004 and I got it from someone else so I don't know what I'm missing other than those clips on the top but I put those pieces to hold it up like with the velcro and yet the bottom just seems to not be hooked up it's like it doesn't fit is it possible that there's some sort of rubber down there missing or something
Great tip, already forwarded it to my friend who owns a iron.
+Trond O Jensen awesome man appreciate it!
I keep getting a battery light and after about 15 miles my bike dies. I keep rotating out batteries. If I ride real slow and don't give it a lot of throttle the battery light won't come on and the battery doesn't drain. Any suggestions?
I'll be replacing the zip ties I have on there tomorrow!
Does it work well with seat on. If you need access roadside is it simple to get to?
Love this idea I lost my cover over the weekend
And If You Have An Earlier Model Sporty, ( than his ), try my lithium batt box video. ( on my 2001 Sportster )
If only that part of my harley was that clean!
I wish I would have watched your video yesterday, my cover fell off somewhere on the freeway today
The Harley dealer by me charge $149.00 for the cover
Same. I found mine, really beat up. Gonna sand it, buff it, repaint it.
THATS AGREAT IDEA HOW GOES THE BOTTOM PART OF THE COVER STAY ON AND THERE DO YOU GET THOSE VELCO STRIPS
Wish I saw this earlier. Mine just went flying off on the highway. Pretty beat up now
I lost mine right after bought bike. mechanic at bike shop told me Harly says put zip tie at front hole. I got new one off eBay and while waiting. found one at swap meet. now I think I will look for them ties you used
Don’t forget you’re going to have to pull your seat every time you want to release the velcro. It’s a solution, but not a great one in my opinion.
Awesome fix! Thank you!!! And you’re so right the clips suck 😂
So, this is the same Battery setup as my 2016 1200. But ALL of the Videos to Change the Battery on a Sportster have the batteries backwards from this. My setup is like the one you have in this video with the positive on the Right Side. I want to take out my battery but ALL of the videos have a reversed config and doesn't look like mine! can you please pull out this battery in a video? oh and keep your hands out so we can see what you are doing.
Sorry man, this bike got sold years ago, but as long as red is on red, it doesn't matter what direction its pointed at all.
or order part # 70417-04E Kit Clamp from Harley and get the real clamps but new and revised. they work great. old style did suck. they are about $11 per side. just looks more finished.
I stand corrected I found them for $8
Dig around the harley forums and you'll see dozens of people who have had the same thing happen with the new clips
Now that was a great idea!
This is a great fix
Great stuff. After I watched this video I liked and subscribed before heading over to ebay and buying these straps for my 2016 Iron. Looking forward to more of your videos.
Thanks, this is so much better than using zip ties!
What song is playing in the background at 1:00?
Good job buddy, great useful video, Keep up the fun work and have a blessed week.
Can you get the side cover off without taking the seat off?
Yup you sure can
I'm having trouble getting the wires to cooperate and put the cover on....grr...
Thank you so much!
Just ordered my ties, thanks much!!
Very nice. Thanks
Great video and idea
Thanks chief
Nice cheap easy fix!
Good idea. Gius from Brussels. Thank you
+Giuseppe Piroddi thanks for the support bud!
Good idea
hey! I Love the videos, they have been very helpful. I am having an issue with my 2014 iron 883 speed sensor. I was told by harley that it will cost about $250.00 because it requires a full dissasemble to get to the sensor. Do you have any suggestions on what would need to be removed? Thanks
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Great idea! I was going to use zip ties but this is way better. What size or part number are those straps?
Never just read description
+ConditionRed good man!
Thanks for posting
Good video thank you
Man I should've watched this sooner.. I just lost mine right now on the way to work 😭😭😭