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Which way to position battery leads?

GuzziHero

GuzziHero

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I just got a new battery for the G11, and it is so hard to lock the seat down. The only thing changed is the batt, and I have had to replace a set of terminal leads previously because one broke off.

I have tried turning the leads 90 degrees, so they run down the sides of the battery, and they won't fit.

Should I put them on slightly canted towards the sides of the bike? Towards the centre? I've been fiddling for a while and nothing seems to work.

I'm thinking of elongating the terminal holes so that I can slide them closer to the battery case, but I don't want to weaken the terminals.
 
On both my Griso's the standard leads had right angle terminals with the cables running straight down the wide side of the battery parallel to the edge/corner of the battery. If you can't get the leads close enough to the battery you may have to elongate the holes as you suggest. If you shop around you can get more substantial terminals that should survive this adjustment..
 
Hi,

this is the way my cables are routed.
The cables shouldn't cross the battery.
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The cables are just on the sides of the battery. Possitive at the left side, negative on the right side.

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Thanks for the replies!

I managed to get the seat on eventually by tentatively bending the leads closer to the battery. Still not a great easy fit, but it went on.

Seems typical of all the Guzzis I've owned (V50/II, 1100 Cali and Griso) - lovely bikes but Guzzi let themselves down with some of the finishing touches!
 
Well, my first guess is that the replacement battery you just bought and installed is deeper than the OEM spec'd battery. There shouldn't be any clearance issues with a proper battery.

For example, the YUASA YTX20CH-BS which is an appropriate battery for the GRiSO, measures 150mm x 87mm x 161mm. 87mm being the operative dimension in question.

Also, as you describe it, if the saddle is under stress up front when latched at the back you will eventually either break the mounting tabs off the front of your saddle, or break another set of battery leads.

Bottom line, check the dimensions of your replacement battery.
 
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