First time installing battery in a 1330 - couldn't get top bracket right!

[safecracker]

Brought the battery out of storage and charged it up today. Installed the battery and I had a heck of a time getting the metal bracket positioned correctly on top of the battery. Finally found my problem. I had connected the battery cables before trying to install the bracket. Had to remove the negative cable and then I was able to get the metal bracket in position correctly. Installed my new XM radio today too. It works! Now I just need to subscribe.

Took Spyder down the hill and back, it ran great. I just need to renew the registration and I will be all set for the ryding season. Bruce

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Brought the battery out of storage and charged it up today. Installed the battery and I had a heck of a time getting the metal bracket positioned correctly on top of the battery. Finally found my problem. I had connected the battery cables before trying to install the bracket. Had to remove the negative cable and then I was able to get the metal bracket in position correctly. Installed my new XM radio today too. It works! Now I just need to subscribe.

Took Spyder down the hill and back, it ran great. I just need to renew the registration and I will be all set for the ryding season. Bruce

I also have a 1330 Spyder ..... I wrap some sturdy cord around the battery, which makes removal quite easy .... Mike :thumbup:

 

[Jetfixer]

In the future, when you remove the battery, take piece of tape and secure the bracket in place before you put the battery back in. Then you can just remove the tape and lower the bracket down onto the battery and attach the rubber bungee.

 

[iSilentP]

I wish I would have read this post prior to removing that damn plate which, for the life of me, I can not get back on. Gave up before storing my bike for the winter. Will try agin in the spring.

 

[AbNormy]

Brought the battery out of storage and charged it up today. Installed the battery and I had a heck of a time getting the metal bracket positioned correctly on top of the battery. Finally found my problem. I had connected the battery cables before trying to install the bracket. Had to remove the negative cable and then I was able to get the metal bracket in position correctly. Installed my new XM radio today too. It works! Now I just need to subscribe.

Took Spyder down the hill and back, it ran great. I just need to renew the registration and I will be all set for the ryding season. Bruce

what kinda XM radio did you put on?