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Fuzz331
Posted on Saturday, January 03, 2004 - 12:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

While removing my swing arm for polishing I found this l.Looks like a charging connector to me. Did everyone that owns an XB already know this was there? I really need to get a service manual... or maybe read my owners manual better. Don't recall seeing any thing about.
Fuzz
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Wyckedflesh
Posted on Saturday, January 03, 2004 - 12:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

If you can take a pic of how it connects up under the seat I will look at my service manual and double check the routing for you. Also list the wire colors too please.
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Fuzz331
Posted on Saturday, January 03, 2004 - 01:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

After taking off the seat it was obvious that this is a charge connection. Fused and wired to the battery. Just had not noticed it.
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Wyckedflesh
Posted on Saturday, January 03, 2004 - 01:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

There isn't anything in the manual about it being there so it could possibly be a dealer addition. An easy way to keep the "slow moving Buells" charged up while on the floor?
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Rokoneer
Posted on Saturday, January 03, 2004 - 01:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

You're going to polish a black swingarm?

edited by Rokoneer on January 03, 2004
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Prof_stack
Posted on Saturday, January 03, 2004 - 02:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Definitely looks like a Battery Tender connection.

If your bike sits for some days between rides, the Battery Tender is a must. It pays for itself after a couple years.
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Fuzz331
Posted on Saturday, January 03, 2004 - 02:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Misato's polishing comes to mind. I think the polished aluminum looks good. It seems to be performing about where I want, so I figured I would enhance the looks a bit. Started with the bracket the other day. Dove into the swingarm today.

Something I thought I would be doing in the winter. It just won't get winter in mid Mo. (Not complaining) 70 yesterday. great ride, even with the 20 mph winds.

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Nevco1
Posted on Saturday, January 03, 2004 - 02:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

FYI, Battery Tender charging leads are not fused. However, accessory connectors for electric vests, etc. are fused.

Check the AeroStich online catalog for a list of accessories that use this connector.
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Fuzz331
Posted on Saturday, January 03, 2004 - 02:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The bracket that started all of this.

Does it look better than the black?
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Fuzz331
Posted on Saturday, January 03, 2004 - 02:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Thanks Nevco1. I'll do that. That does make sense. I bought this bike new in Sept. The build date is in Aug. Wonder if the factory had put this on and if all XB's come equipped with it.
Not a great big deal, but a surprise.
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Steveford
Posted on Saturday, January 03, 2004 - 04:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

That's a pigtail from the HD SuperSmart Battery Tender.
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Prof_stack
Posted on Saturday, January 03, 2004 - 05:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The Battery Tender connector on my XB9S is fused. I bought it (separately) so both my bikes would be able to be charged (I swap the juice every couple of days).
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Fullpower
Posted on Saturday, January 03, 2004 - 06:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Most definitely not a stock connector. the newer battery tenders DO come with a fused pigtail. very nice of the dealer to throw that in.
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Nevco1
Posted on Saturday, January 03, 2004 - 06:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Interesting, the two pigtails that came with my "Battery Tender" and the two accessory pigtails I bought from "Battery Tender" two months ago are not fused.

Never looked at a HD Battery Tender as I could not stop laughing when I saw the price long enough to open the box.

I swap the juice every few days as well. X1 to FXDWG to Simplicity Lawn Tractor to Miata. Thank God, I don't have a batter in either of the two snowblowers. I just plug them directly into the wall. LOL
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Dbird29
Posted on Sunday, January 04, 2004 - 12:07 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

If you need the connector to hook up your Harbor Freight Float Charger go to Radio Shack and get the DC Accessory Connector.
I have Battery Tender connections on all the bikes and use the Battery Tender & Float Chargers.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=42292
http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&product%5Fid=270-026

Seems to work A-OK.
DBird
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