kyexgirl
08-18-2007, 12:12 AM
my husband is quite talented at figuring things out. a couple days ago we were talking about the side mounted battery on my 03 400ex. we have seen them get busted by rocks and sticks thrown by the back tire. so he moved it.
1st: he took off the airbox lid. measured the width and length of the backside.
2nd: he cut a piece of 1/16 in. thick steel to fit inside the box on the backside and slid it into place.
3rd: took the battery out and unbolted the battery box. drilled 4 holes through the airbox, the steel and battery box and mounted the battery box on the outside of the airbox at the rear. using 3/8 countersink type bolts, flat washers on the outside to keep the bolt head from getting into the plastic, and lockwashers on the inside to keep things tight.
4th: lengthened the wires and such so the solenoid and everything would reach. bolted the ground to the frame next to the taillight.
i think i got it all. lol. anyway, i have ridden several times on the trails without any mishaps so far. if you decide to try it, do so at your own risk. lol. i dont wanna be responsible for something gone wrong. just wanted to share that with you all just in case you wanted to try it. you may have problems, or you may save a battery. who knows?
1st: he took off the airbox lid. measured the width and length of the backside.
2nd: he cut a piece of 1/16 in. thick steel to fit inside the box on the backside and slid it into place.
3rd: took the battery out and unbolted the battery box. drilled 4 holes through the airbox, the steel and battery box and mounted the battery box on the outside of the airbox at the rear. using 3/8 countersink type bolts, flat washers on the outside to keep the bolt head from getting into the plastic, and lockwashers on the inside to keep things tight.
4th: lengthened the wires and such so the solenoid and everything would reach. bolted the ground to the frame next to the taillight.
i think i got it all. lol. anyway, i have ridden several times on the trails without any mishaps so far. if you decide to try it, do so at your own risk. lol. i dont wanna be responsible for something gone wrong. just wanted to share that with you all just in case you wanted to try it. you may have problems, or you may save a battery. who knows?