I haven't seen any postings about the color of the battery and how it sticks out like a sore thumb. I use black duct tape around the bottom half and it slides in and looks great. I suppose it could be painted too. Just a thought. The Tourer is such a beautiful bike I don't know why something hasn't been done about it.
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Posts: 125 05/02/03 5:56 PM |
Lardsgirl,
I painted the bottom sides of the t shaped battery on my T black. Makes it disappear. Vince in Fort Myers,FL |
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Yep, painted mine also. I could never understand why the cover wasn't designed to completely cover the battery.
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Posts: 210 03/29/07 2:29 PM Tail Gunner |
i put on one of those chrome rear engine covers and it covered the hole up nicely.
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Yep, It looks horrible!
I painted mine and then did as Stephen did. The chrome side cover pretty much takes care of it! Rick
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Posts: 530 03/29/07 8:16 PM |
I tried a foil tape for a while, but it tarnishes quick. The black electrical tape works for me. I'm wanting to get a chrome cover soon for my bike. I
think they look very nice!
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Electrical tape, I never thought of that. Very good idea.
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Posts: 3706 03/29/07 11:08 PM |
"Chrome Brite" adhesive tape by "TrimBrite" products looks pretty cool. It's better than alum tape and it comes in a variety of widths.
I use the 3" wide. If you a re still concerned about tarnishing, then coat with a spray acrylic clear coat in the aerosol can to protect it.
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where do I get the chrome side cover.......Thanks Andy
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"We are different - yet we are the
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Not the side covers.
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Posts: 45 12/06/07 8:19 PM |
bamaTrider wrote: I dont think this is the low one that covers the battery, probably one side only........Andy
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Posts: 681 12/06/07 10:42 PM |
It's this one.
http://www.scootworks.com/ (see "Left Frame/Engine Cover") I'm cheap, so I went the black duct tape route. 
duke
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Posts: 1911 12/07/07 8:11 AM |
Use a shorter battery.
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Posts: 78 12/07/07 9:42 AM Tail Gunner |
You only need the battery to start the bike. While it's running it gets the power from the alternator.
shorter battery http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-Battery-YTZ14S-Honda-ST1300-VT750DC-Shadow-Spirit_W0QQitemZ140186713660QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item140186713660 chrome pivot cover http://www.cruiserfx.com/Pivot-cover-1.htm |
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Pupule Rider wrote: Thank you Puple Rider, The pivot covers are the thing! Tail Gunner? I was a Huey Gunship Door Gunner Vietnam both TET '68 and TET '69 USMC. Thanks again........Andy
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