The strap on my battery case doesn't fit my bike well, it's too big. So I wrap the strap with a twist tie to make sure it doesn't come off. Any ideas
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Cut the strap shorter and resew it back on. Anybody with a sewing machine could do it in seconds or if you have a needle and thread it would take a few minutes if the sewing machine isn't available.
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I use this light on several bikes, each with different handlebar widths. Even when the handlebar diameter is just right, I found that the light used to slip quite a bit when on the road, with all the vibration and jarring, etc. The method I found, which works absolutely perfectly, is to take lengths of duct tape (color-matched to my bikes) and turn them to a width-wise loop with the tape, making it sticky from all sides. Then I wrap these lengths (usually about 8 or 10 inches each) around the spot where my light will mount, until it is covered, and at the desired thickness (fat). When I put the light on now, both the light, and the strap do not slip at all any more. Another thing: I have taken the light base off via the hidden screws on the bottom, and then re-installed the screws with glue. This part used to come loose. ...Not any more. ...And there is no need to ever take that base off again anyway. Now my very inexpensive, super-bright, light has a secure mount and is perfect for night riding. The tape loops even absorb some of the vibration. I have tested this configuration with hundreds of miles, with my by club, and on 5 different bikes. Problem solved.
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I do have a bag on top of the battery but I have it on a separate platform extending from the seat post. I have attached a side bag to the side of the battery platform. Used short self tapping screws. I have never attached anything directly to the battery, or allowed anything to sit directly on top of it. Hope that helps. Tom
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I don't thing so l buckling and unbuckling a belt would. . of course there are to buckles on ech side and the claw hooks with bungycords ujnder the sedse to hold them down and close the sides of the bike. cook and unhook too . me I use small suitcase locks to lock the main compartments . and just leave them on my bike. and hope no one will take the time to steal them. so fare no one has in all the years I have used these kind of bags . hope I was helpful keith
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Honestly I don't know as I use the strap that came with the camera. My strap is still wraped like the one in the photo.Alan
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Has anyone else actually done the modification M. Ferguosn suggested in his posting? Also, what 6 screws? I only see four on the side near the strap lug. Thanks.
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I've been using this for a while and it's an excellent device. As any strap, it can be made shorter or larger by pulling one of the ends; it's hard to explain in writing but any person who has one in your gym should be able to show it to you. Good luck!Ronald/Paraguay
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Make a duck tape sleeve and attach it to your bike with a velcro strap. Depending on the bike the inside of the stem might be a good mount location.
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I use a big zip tie just above the handle, on the shaft, (it swings around loose) and that hooks onto a hook on that big padded part on the side. HTH
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the piece with the 2 rubber hooks should extend down with a velcro'bracelet' at the bottom where it comes up with 2 small prongs. the 2 top rubber hooks hang on your handlbars. The velcro 'bracelet' wraps around the bike frame~loose enough for your steering to swing freely back and forth. the 2 prongs on the bottom should allign with the two small square holes at the bottom of your basket. Hold your basket by the handles, set the basket upon the prongs where the square holes are.Lean your basket back toward the handlebars.The handle 'joins' on that side stick out a little, that is so it fits into the rectangular area.Your basket 'locks' in place when you fold the handles down,holding it onto the upper part of the frame nearer to the large rubber hooks. Hopefully that helps! ;)
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Yes, that strap is a PAIN! I had to use a straight pin to help me pull it under the cross pin, and a good flashlight! That's the best advice I can give.
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I did this for my bike, Took 2 9 V batteries and strapped them on. I modified the wires so that they correspond with the batteries
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Just tie the extra slack from behind the sliding clasp to its self. Then put the last loop in the locking carabiner. Now no one can loosen the strap.
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Sorry I never replied here -- but here's a link to some photos of the strap setup (scroll down to the bottom of the discussion):http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=440646
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It is weird and not well designed. A loop would be better.I cross my straps, like Im tying a shoelace at the start, then attach the straps to each other's velcro. Works decent.
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I'mNot sure but what ever you do lock tight the screw . These will notoriously get loose on you . You may be able to squeeze the strap and get the screw started . You might not be able to tighten it down all the way but that's where the lock tite comes in .
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I used a blunt tapestry needle, braced the needle on the table and pushed down hard. The needle was jammed in and would not fall out at that point. Then I was able to pry off the battery cover with a screw driver. Very bad design. There is a small piece of tape on the battery, so to make a connection at all you have to remove the battery cover and pull out the tape.
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If you have a Battery Tender brand or Harley Davidson brand battery charger connected to your bike it will fit. If you intend to have this stay on your bike you may want to look for a handle bar mount. I typically use it on my dual sport bike. I put it in my top case located on the back of the bike.