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Message started by Gideon1986 on 07/05/09 at 16:23:36

Title: .... Where to find brass nut from battery terminal
Post by Gideon1986 on 07/05/09 at 16:23:36

During my struggle with my drained battery (a few weeks back), I lost the "square brass thingy" from my battery terminal (negative side). Sometimes, I need to push down on the screw when the contact is lost to be able to start the bike. Sometimes, weird things happen, like the bike starting during the ride (dying and then self-starting)... where do you find that part.... HELPPPPPP :(

Title: Re: .... Where to find brass nut from battery term
Post by verslagen1 on 07/06/09 at 11:28:56

Don't think those are brass, just plain steel.
Hardware store should have them.

Title: Re: .... Where to find brass nut from battery term
Post by Rocco on 07/06/09 at 13:05:52

is it just me or are they a pain in the behind?! lol i thought the seat was bad!

Title: Re: .... Where to find brass nut from battery term
Post by Gideon1986 on 07/06/09 at 17:40:07

362532332C2127252E71400 wrote:

Don't think those are brass, just plain steel.
Hardware store should have them.

They are brass... I tried AutoZone... no luck... they said to trie dealership.... I will try Suzuki later...

Title: Re: .... Where to find brass nut from battery term
Post by AngloSaxon on 07/07/09 at 05:48:41

You don't need to replace it with brass, a stainless steel nut will do. Just don't go using mild steel, it will corrode very quickly and be a pain to service.

Title: Re: .... Where to find brass nut from battery term
Post by Gideon1986 on 07/10/09 at 17:35:47

Went to a Suzuki dealership... he just gave me a pair of nut and bolt without charging me anything :) (he also gave me a big smile)... I put them on and took it for a ride... no problem so far... we test tomorrow...

Title: Re: .... Where to find brass nut from battery term
Post by verslagen1 on 07/10/09 at 18:15:05

Wow, he gave you a smile?
must of been someone under the counter.

Title: Re: .... Where to find brass nut from battery term
Post by Phelonius on 07/10/09 at 20:01:25

The best of them are made of copper not brass. Conducts better and less likely to corrode.

Phelonius

Title: Re: .... Where to find brass nut from battery term
Post by Gideon1986 on 07/11/09 at 04:38:59

7F6C7B7A65686E6C6738090 wrote:

Wow, he gave you a smile?
must of been someone under the counter.

who knows!!! he was twitching too, did i mention that LOL ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: .... Where to find brass nut from battery term
Post by Digger on 07/12/09 at 21:42:54

Whenever I get a new battery, I glue the terminal nuts in place.

End of problem.

Title: Re: .... Where to find brass nut from battery term
Post by Charon on 07/13/09 at 07:46:19

When I get a new battery it usually comes with another plastic vent line. It also usually comes with new battery cable bolts and nuts. Cut off two pieces of that vent line about 1/2 inch long - or maybe a bit less. Mash the pieces of tube flat and squeeze them into place between the nuts and the battery body. That will hold the nuts in place. Works fine on the negative post, but will interfere with the red plastic terminal cover on the positive cable. Cut a notch in the red plastic cover to clear the other tube, and you are good to go.

Title: Re: .... Where to find brass nut from battery term
Post by bill67 on 07/13/09 at 08:12:06

Just tighten them up with a wrench works pretty good.