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Message started by most on 08/10/15 at 16:34:28

Title: Securing the tool cover
Post by most on 08/10/15 at 16:34:28

My Savage was missing a few pieces when I bought her, including the toolbox cover, which IMO, looks like hell and makes me nervous about water shorting out the battery at bathtime.

I now have a replacement hook and a cover. The lock for the cover is shot, but it does turn with a screwdriver.

I can't seem to get the top of the cover secured, so even with the "lock" engaged, a little wiggling takes the cover right off. I've looked at the parts diagram and I think the only piece missing (other than tools) is the moulding, but I doubt that plays any significant role in securing the cover.

What's missing? Or should I just put double sided tape on the top?

Title: Re: Securing the tool cover
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/10/15 at 16:53:29

You're in charge of bath time.
Vacuum line, split, on the edge of the lid.
Work required at corners,

Title: Re: Securing the tool cover
Post by Steve H on 08/10/15 at 16:57:08

The molding is an over-the-edge molding and probably adds about a 16th to the installed depth. Is anything bent? Make sure the 2 little catches at the top are engaged well. Mine still moves around with the molding and everything in place but it doesn't come off.

I never really messed with it once I put the battery box back in the bike when I got it and everything fit back on.

Title: Re: Securing the tool cover
Post by Serowbot on 08/10/15 at 17:29:27

I think you're missing the chrome plastic top...It's got the notches the claws hook in...

Title: Re: Securing the tool cover
Post by most on 08/10/15 at 17:46:32

:-/
2533243921343922560 wrote:

I think you're missing the chrome plastic top...It's got the notches the claws hook in...

By George, I think you're right! I believe I'm missing the battery cover. Many thanks!
http://www.partzilla.com/parts/search/Suzuki/Motorcycle/2001/LS650P/FRAME/parts.html

Title: Re: Securing the tool cover
Post by Boogie_with_Stu on 08/10/15 at 18:02:56

This is what it's supposed to look like...up close :)

Btw, your battery wont short out due to water splashing on it. It's hooked into a system that has a MUCH higher conductivity(lower resistance) than water does (water isnt actually a very good conductor).
You could submerge that bike and the headlight would stay on for quite a while :)

Title: Re: Securing the tool cover
Post by most on 08/10/15 at 19:19:51

Thanks a bunch for the tip and the pic, @boogie! 8-)

Title: Re: Securing the tool cover
Post by verslagen1 on 08/10/15 at 20:20:12

or you can use a piece of sheet metal across the top
and bend down the hooks a little to secure it better than stock.

Title: Re: Securing the tool cover
Post by chzeckmate on 08/12/15 at 06:03:06

Try flipping this 180 degrees. It won't lock properly if it isn't oriented correctly.

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll23/JF4000/2015-08-12%2007.46.01_zpshyrgt6bx.png (http://s284.photobucket.com/user/JF4000/media/2015-08-12%2007.46.01_zpshyrgt6bx.png.html)

Title: Re: Securing the tool cover
Post by most on 08/17/15 at 17:53:06

Verslagen - Good idea, if I had any confidence in my abilities I would give that a go.

Chzeckmate - D'oh! I could have sworn it was a "T" in the exploded diagram. I'll give that a shot.

Title: Re: Securing the tool cover
Post by mastercarstech on 08/20/15 at 09:45:58

Hey Boogie with Stu, I like how you relocated the rectifier in that pic. Any problems with it overheating or anything and are you still using the stock tool cover?