Battery Cover Question

[syrio_imp]

I was attempting to hook up by battery tender to the battery but when I went to remove the battery cover the screw holding in place is stuck. Not sure if someone used thread locker or what as it seems a small screw but I have now succeeded in stripping it.

Since the battery cover itself is plastic, can I just the cut the plastic and basically remove it out around the screw? I think I would have better leverage on the screw without the plastic.

In addition is the cover necessary other than to hold the tool kit? Does the battery actually strap in beneath the plastic cover or does the cover help to hold the battery in place? On other bikes I've owned the battery is usually immediately accessible once the seat is removed. If thats the case I'll probably just cut the cover out for now and be done with it.

Thanks for any help.

 

[the Ferret]

Been awhile since I was in there but that screw is a shouldered screw, and there is a push pin that has to be removed before box can come out. Technically the box does not hold the battery in, but would keep it from " bouncing up".

 

[peterbaron]

Are you talking about a plastic blind reteiner ("pop" rivets) ??
No need to cut anything, just remove/unscrew its middle, then the outer clip = 5 sec job

 

[Lord Popgun]

That screw sticks out from behind the fender and is exposed to whatever the wheel throws up. You can see it if you get down and look under the fender. It probably got corroded in.

 

[Houtman_imp]

Make certain that you have a good fitting screw driver and hold the screw retainer in place with your left hand when you put the screw back in . I do not even bother with the plastic "rivet" type connector , no need for that one.

 

[syrio_imp]

No not the pop rivet, that works fine. It’s the screw itself that is stuck. I’ll have to see if I can twist from under the fender or if it’s corroded.

My cutting proposal is contingent on not being able to remove the screw.

Does anyone know the battery cover part # as well if I do cut?

 

[peterbaron]

Parts catalog:

https://www.hondapartshouse.com/oemparts/c/honda_motorcycle_2013/parts

 

[Lord Popgun]

Syrio, using JIS screwdrivers is always a good idea. Our bikes do not have Phillips head screws. Although most people do use Phillips drivers, they will cam out pretty easily and mess up screw heads. A nice little set of Vessel JIS screwdrivers should be in your future.

 

[syrio_imp]

Syrio, using JIS screwdrivers is always a good idea. Our bikes do not have Phillips head screws. Although most people do use Phillips drivers, they will cam out pretty easily and mess up screw heads. A nice little set of Vessel JIS screwdrivers should be in your future.

Ah that is good to know. I did use a Philips head.

I had looked through that parts catalog but didn’t see the battery cover, will have to check again.

I’ll probably attempt to drill the screw out now that I know it just goes through the fender. I wasn’t sure what was on the opposite side.

 

[Lord Popgun]

If you look, you will see a rectangular plate nut. There are 2 there. I forget right at the moment what the other is for.

Battery box is shown on the listing for the rear fender: https://www.hondapartshouse.com/oemparts/a/hon/511a8dc6f870022e4ccd3261/rear-fender

The screw goes into one of the item 6 nuts. The screw goes through fender B, item 13. It is plastic.

 

[peterbaron]

https://www.hondapartshouse.com/oemparts/a/hon/511a8dc6f870022e4ccd3261/rear-fender

Screws/bolts #16 or 17 ??
Battery cover #4

 

[Lord Popgun]

PB, you are talking the fasteners, I’m talking nuts

 

[peterbaron]

PB, you are talking the fasteners, I’m talking nuts

This becomes a very serious nut problem, we need face to-face-talk...but first, did you place beer in your new fridge???

 

[Lord Popgun]

I don’t have a new fridge yet. Maybe get it this week, but that’s tentative. Not holding my breath. But there is plenty in my beer fridge!

Doesn’t everybody drink a few beers before messing with electrical/mechanical devices?

And to stay motorcycles, I’d be trying to get that screw out considering what they want for that box.

 

[syrio_imp]

Thanks for all the help. I'm able to see the nut turning but not the screw on the fender side when wiggling the screw back and forth. We're still getting some days into the 40's where I'm at so will probably worry about taking the screw out when the bike is sitting for more than week at a time and I want to get it on the tender.

 

[Lord Popgun]

Maybe spraying some PB Blaster or whatever on the nut and threads will help some after it soaks in a while.

 

[the Ferret]

Hammer & chisel or drift, needle nose vice grips

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

Maybe spraying some PB Blaster or whatever on the nut and threads will help some after it soaks in a while.

I can't help but to chuckle a wee bit every time I read, "PB Blaster".

 

[Cormanus]

http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=16269

 

[peterbaron]

PB blaster...I would advise LP, GO and Houtman to handle it with care as this is not a laughing matter.....