Triumphrat

Jsp500

I bought my Bonneville used so I don't know if it came with a battery hold down strap when new.

Over speed bumps I hear what I think is my battery bouncing up and down a bit. ( I know...slow down and it won't do that.. )

Was/is there supposed to be a strap of some kind ?

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'04 Bonneville Black
Dominators and airbox removal mod.
Sportster bars and Flyscreen
Glendale,Ca

davidc

Yes. You'll see the curled metal front and rear of the batt. box. Rig something up to keep it still. Oh, cool looking machine. Those Blacks get it.

webonnielad

But they rot pretty quickly, so some of us use velcro or cable ties instead.
I must admit I haven't got one fitted and I can honestly say that I haven't noticed my battery is jumping around.

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790cc 2003 T100 Bonneville. 18T Front Sprocket, AI Removed, 125 Mains, 40 Pilots, Thruxton Needles, 1 Shim,3mm Air Hole, Mixture screws 3 1/4 turns out left carb, 3 turns out right carb, Unifilter, NH Belmouth, NH Classic Togas with no mutes inserted, Stock Ignitor Unit. Hagon 320mm rear shocks & progressive fork springs. Last measured. 61.60 hp, , Max torque 48.40 in 5th gear at the rear wheel at 7200 rpm, 105 mph in 5th at 6500 rpm.

Cynr1023

nice black, what seat is that. i know completly off topic but i gots to ask. thanks.

p.s. brand new 07 came with rubber strap!

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2007 Bonnie Black
NB Drag Bars, Napoleon Bar-Ends, 19t Front Sproket, Bobbed front and rear fender, Lucas style taillight and bullet signal lights, blacked headers (hey, it's different than from when I got it), Matte Black Side Covers, and fenders, Red seat "embossing", Pazzo Racing Black anodized short levers, BC Predator exhaust, ARK & a rejet, AI removed
OTW: painted tank and headlight bucket w/ screen

TB-T100

I bought my '04 used this Spring. This Summer I read a thread about rotten battery straps, so I checked mine. It was about to snap, so I asked my dealer to get me a new one. When I picked it up I expected to pay for it, but he just gave it to me. First freebee he has given me, so this is probably a common issue.

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'04 T100 Black and White (because that is the only colour-combination to wear with a dinner jacket)
AI removed, TORS
rebuilt front (valves, springs, etc), Öhlins shocks
engine dresser bars, grab rail, flyscreen, Triumph leather panniers and tank bag

CAPTDON

The Triumph battery strap is CRAP!! hAVENT SEEN 1 THAT LASTED MORE THAN A YEAR. yOUD THINK THEY WOULD SEND ALL A NEW ONE FOR GOOD pr
You can improvise something- needed!! Wire ties will work- just keep an eye on them. Yeah I dontwant my battery hopping around!!

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webonnielad

i had to pay for mine. Never mind it's only a british company i guess.

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790cc 2003 T100 Bonneville. 18T Front Sprocket, AI Removed, 125 Mains, 40 Pilots, Thruxton Needles, 1 Shim,3mm Air Hole, Mixture screws 3 1/4 turns out left carb, 3 turns out right carb, Unifilter, NH Belmouth, NH Classic Togas with no mutes inserted, Stock Ignitor Unit. Hagon 320mm rear shocks & progressive fork springs. Last measured. 61.60 hp, , Max torque 48.40 in 5th gear at the rear wheel at 7200 rpm, 105 mph in 5th at 6500 rpm.

Jsp500

Cynr1023 Thats the Triumph Solo Seat (68 seat). I didn't care for the stock seat much. This seat has a really nice feel and Im happy I bought it.
The single seat w/luggage rack was my 2nd choice....maybe later

As for the battery box...I guess I'll just use a couple of zip ties and call it a day. Thanks guys.

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'04 Bonneville Black
Dominators and airbox removal mod.
Sportster bars and Flyscreen
Glendale,Ca