Battery terminal location
Posted: Sat Jun 08, 2019 8:19 pm
Now that I have fulfilled my obligation by posting on the new user's page, I can now join in with old timers!
Since purchasing my SH 150, I have installed a Buzzetti sidestand and EBC HH rear brake shoes, both without much drama, although removing the rear wheel took a few more steps than it did on my HD 200, or Vespa GT 200! Thanks to the tips I found on this forum, the sidestand went on without any problems.
Now I wish to install a USB socket for my iPhone and after opening up the maintenance lid, noticed that the battery terminals on my scooter were located on the top of the terminal posts, whereas, in the service manual, they are shown on the side, facing upwards towards the opening, which, in my mind, is a better location, since the battery does not have to be raised in order to add new wiring. My question is - was this intentionally done by the factory, or did the previous owner do it this way, for whatever reason? I don't want to reposition the connections, only to find that the wiring now doesn't fit properly in the limited space in the battery cavity. Let's face it, there isn't much space to move things around down there!
Thanks for any advice. Still getting to know this great scooter.
Bob
Since purchasing my SH 150, I have installed a Buzzetti sidestand and EBC HH rear brake shoes, both without much drama, although removing the rear wheel took a few more steps than it did on my HD 200, or Vespa GT 200! Thanks to the tips I found on this forum, the sidestand went on without any problems.
Now I wish to install a USB socket for my iPhone and after opening up the maintenance lid, noticed that the battery terminals on my scooter were located on the top of the terminal posts, whereas, in the service manual, they are shown on the side, facing upwards towards the opening, which, in my mind, is a better location, since the battery does not have to be raised in order to add new wiring. My question is - was this intentionally done by the factory, or did the previous owner do it this way, for whatever reason? I don't want to reposition the connections, only to find that the wiring now doesn't fit properly in the limited space in the battery cavity. Let's face it, there isn't much space to move things around down there!
Thanks for any advice. Still getting to know this great scooter.
Bob