Battery Hold Down

steveyacht · May 18, 2011

Being as I no longer have my original battery hold down "device" what do you all suggest I use in place of it?

swooshdave · May 18, 2011

steveyacht said:
Being as I no longer have my original battery hold down "device" what do you all suggest I use in place of it?

I used Velcro™, but they said I was crazy. I didn't deny it.

Jeandr · May 18, 2011

Velcro, tyewraps and rubber bands are all good, especially if all 3 are used :mrgreen:

Jean

builder · May 18, 2011

I recently installed the Norvil hold down kit...super slick and the battery is going nowhere. Sort of spendy though...otherwise the modified battery tray from CNW is really nice also.

Captain B · May 18, 2011

I bought the replacement one from old britts. No regrets 8)

rick in seattle · May 18, 2011

Steveyacht,

It would be helpful if you would identify your Commando model. The pre-mk3 battery straps are usually in stock at Old Britts. The Mk3 strap is unique, and is often at Old Britts, but not always. Best to call. All of these involve rubber straps, which live 7 years or so and must be replaced. Check the archives. Some enterprising forum members have used pre-Mk3 metal retaining bars secured by modified (cut and bent) spokes and nuts. Take a look.

Rick

swooshdave · May 18, 2011

builder said:
I recently installed the Norvil hold down kit...super slick and the battery is going nowhere. Sort of spendy though...otherwise the modified battery tray from CNW is really nice also.

Pic of the Norvil kit?

Nortoniggy · May 19, 2011

http://www.norvilmotorcycle.co.uk/848484SS.htm

Seems like overkill to me. Especially at almost £100 ($150)

Ian

steveyacht · May 19, 2011

Should have mentioned that it is a 1973 750. Currently using tie straps but I just dont feel comfortable with that set up. I have seen the rubber straps but not the angled steel piece that fits on top of the battery. Suppose I could go through a junk pile and find something...... Suggestions are always appreciated!

pelican · May 19, 2011

no offense, but the rubber strap sucks... use something else

gtsun · May 19, 2011

I used a piece of aluminum angle (1/2" x 1/2" ) that is longer than the battery by about an inch on both sides. I drilled a hole at each end and ran a old spoke through holes inbthe battery tray up to the angle and cut them to the correct leangth, threaded them and tighten it down with little lock nuts. Kind of like the stock set up but without the staps that break. Do a search of the forum, I got the idea to use the spokes there. Good luck.

builder · May 19, 2011

Nortoniggy said:
http://www.norvilmotorcycle.co.uk/848484SS.htm

Seems like overkill to me. Especially at almost £100 ($150)

Ian

Like I said, sort of spendy, but then again then you get what you pay for.

jeffdavison · May 19, 2011

Back in the '80's, that was EXACTLY the kit British Marketing was selling. Had them in my 2nd and 3rd Commandos.

JD

gtsun said:
I used a piece of aluminum angle (1/2" x 1/2" ) that is longer than the battery by about an inch on both sides. I drilled a hole at each end and ran a old spoke through holes inbthe battery tray up to the angle and cut them to the correct leangth, threaded them and tighten it down with little lock nuts. Kind of like the stock set up but without the staps that break. Do a search of the forum, I got the idea to use the spokes there. Good luck.

swooshdave · May 19, 2011

builder said:
Nortoniggy said:

http://www.norvilmotorcycle.co.uk/848484SS.htm

Seems like overkill to me. Especially at almost £100 ($150)

Ian

Click to expand...

Like I said, sort of spendy, but then again then you get what you pay for.

It certainly looks like it would do the job.

xbacksideslider · May 19, 2011

I tried bungee cords and rubber straps for years, never happy with it, so I glued high density foam carpet padding to the bottom and sides of the box, then I use a big fat car washing sponge (7x9x3 ish) that clamps the battery into the box with the side cover.

jeffdavison · May 19, 2011

what the heck is a "washing spring"?
I've heard of a "spring washer" but not a washing spring.
JD

xbacksideslider said:
I tried bungee cords and rubber straps for years, never happy with it, so I glued high density foam carpet padding to the bottom and sides of the box, then I use a big fat car washing sponge (7x9x3 ish) that clamps the battery into the box with the side cover.

DogT · May 19, 2011

sponge, not spring.

Dave
69S

Orsonoce · May 19, 2011

http://www.nortonmotors.de/ANIL/Norton% ... &Plate=031

I just fitted this. It does the job

Orsonoce · May 19, 2011

I've actually bought it from mickhemming. http://www.mickhemmings.com/ same exact components.

jeffdavison · May 19, 2011

presbiopia...... ;^P

DogT said:
sponge, not spring.

Dave
69S

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