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Started by chocker, March 11, 2016, 12:42:48 PM

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chocker

March 11, 2016, 12:42:48 PM
Hey there,

Would anyone know off the top of their head what the battery strap length is. I would check but I am at work and I was planning on going to the parts store to pick one up from here. The reason is that they have a box of straps without part numbers at a really low price.

Thanks,

Mark

Bones

#1
March 11, 2016, 02:16:37 PM
Assuming all models are the same, overall length including metal rings is 120mm or 4 3/4 inches. 3xw model.
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TexasDave

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March 11, 2016, 02:17:05 PM
I went out to check mine for you but my key would not open the seat. A closer look at the lock and I discovered some ass-----  had worked it over with a screwdriver or knife and broken it.  Why I don't know. Probably some kid. Now I have to figure out a way to get the seat off and fix it.  Any ideas? I might try forcing the levers.  Dave
A pistol is like a parachute, if you need one and don't have one you will never need one again.

FJmonkey

#3
March 11, 2016, 02:24:21 PM
Quote from: TexasDave on March 11, 2016, 02:17:05 PM
I went out to check mine for you but my key would not open the seat. A closer look at the lock and I discovered some ass-----  had worked it over with a screwdriver or knife and broken it.  Why I don't know. Probably some kid. Now I have to figure out a way to get the seat off and fix it.  Any ideas?  Dave

Is the lock core badly mangled or is something stuck inside? If it just something stuck inside, tools exist to clear out key ways.
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

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FJmonkey

#4
March 11, 2016, 02:27:20 PM
My dumb-ass smart phone is not connecting so I cannot post the pic I took. From the outside of the steel rings mine measures just over 4.5 inches. More like 4 and 5/8 inches. I assume all years are the same...
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

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'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

TexasDave

#5
March 11, 2016, 02:29:19 PM
Lock is mangled and key goes in loosely. Haven't tried forcing the levers yet. Dave
A pistol is like a parachute, if you need one and don't have one you will never need one again.

chocker

#6
March 11, 2016, 02:29:59 PM
Thanks very much for the information. Sorry to hear that you're having trouble with the seat lock.

Mark

FJmonkey

#7
March 11, 2016, 02:35:41 PM
Quote from: TexasDave on March 11, 2016, 02:29:19 PM
Lock is mangled and key goes in loosely. Haven't tried forcing the levers yet. Dave
Sounds like the lock core is badly damaged. You can drill it out to get your seat off. When you find a new/used lock core a locksmith can re-pin it to match your current key.
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

TexasDave

#8
March 11, 2016, 02:44:23 PM
Sounds like a good plan. Thanks. Dave
A pistol is like a parachute, if you need one and don't have one you will never need one again.

racerrad8

#9
March 13, 2016, 02:28:24 PM
Quote from: chocker on March 11, 2016, 12:42:48 PM
Hey there,

Would anyone know off the top of their head what the battery strap length is. I would check but I am at work and I was planning on going to the parts store to pick one up from here. The reason is that they have a box of straps without part numbers at a really low price.

Thanks,

Mark

Mark, if you can't find a universal strap, I have the Yamaha strap in stock: 84-93 Yamaha FJ Battery Strap

Randy - RPM
Randy - RPM

chocker

#10
March 14, 2016, 10:37:15 AM
Thanks for the information Randy. Since I have bought from you in the past and was always very satisfied with the quality of your products I went ahead and purchased one from you.

Thanks again everyone for the help,

Mark
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