Yuasa Motorcycle Battery Bolts question

Tiger · 02-17-2011, 08:08 PM

Hello,

I'm in need of replacing the battery bolts and noticed that bikebandit has some made by Yuasa. But don't know the correct size. Does anyone know if Is it 6 x 10mm or 5 x 14 mm?

blaine · 02-17-2011, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Tiger

Hello,

I'm in need of replacing the battery bolts and noticed that bikebandit has some made by Yuasa. But don't know the correct size. Does anyone know if Is it 6 x 10mm or 5 x 14 mm?

Welcome.I have two batteries sitting here,both have 5-14mm bolts.Would be quicker,easier & cheaper to take one of the old bolts and head for your local hardware store.
:cool: :2tup:

Tiger · 02-17-2011, 08:35 PM

Yep, works for me. My only concern was finding some that were corrosion resistant, but probably Lowes would have something that worked as well and cheaper.Thanks.

spicciani · 02-17-2011, 11:54 PM

I don't think that bolts that are not corrosion resistant would make a big difference . (didn't even think they were resistant)

mrlmd1 · 02-18-2011, 03:23 PM

If you want to prevent rust or corrosion on the bolts just coat them with some vaseline or grease.

Water Warrior 2 · 02-18-2011, 10:56 PM

Years ago when batteries were vented the corrosion factor was an ugly fact of life. We used to put a penny near each battery post and it would act like a corrosion sponge.

alantf · 02-19-2011, 05:54 AM

The best way to get rid of the corrosion (the white, powdery, residue) is simply to pour boiling water on it. This also helps dilute the acidic content of the residue. Had to do this just last week on my daughter's car. Then smeared the posts with vaseline.

blaine · 02-19-2011, 08:11 AM

A mixture of baking soda & water will neutralize the acid,so it doesn't corrode anything when it is flushed away.

:2tup:

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Tiger Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3	Yuasa Motorcycle Battery Bolts question Hello, I'm in need of replacing the battery bolts and noticed that bikebandit has some made by Yuasa. But don't know the correct size. Does anyone know if Is it 6 x 10mm or 5 x 14 mm? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-17-2011, 08:35 PM	#3
Tiger Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3	Re: Yuasa Motorcycle Battery Bolts question Yep, works for me. My only concern was finding some that were corrosion resistant, but probably Lowes would have something that worked as well and cheaper.Thanks. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-17-2011, 11:54 PM	#4
spicciani Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 70	Re: Yuasa Motorcycle Battery Bolts question I don't think that bolts that are not corrosion resistant would make a big difference . (didn't even think they were resistant)
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02-18-2011, 03:23 PM	#5
mrlmd1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crawfordville, Florida Posts: 2,853	Re: Yuasa Motorcycle Battery Bolts question If you want to prevent rust or corrosion on the bolts just coat them with some vaseline or grease. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-18-2011, 10:56 PM	#6
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Yuasa Motorcycle Battery Bolts question Years ago when batteries were vented the corrosion factor was an ugly fact of life. We used to put a penny near each battery post and it would act like a corrosion sponge.
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02-19-2011, 05:54 AM	#7
alantf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tenerife (Spain) Posts: 3,716	Re: Yuasa Motorcycle Battery Bolts question The best way to get rid of the corrosion (the white, powdery, residue) is simply to pour boiling water on it. This also helps dilute the acidic content of the residue. Had to do this just last week on my daughter's car. Then smeared the posts with vaseline. __________________ By birth an Englishman, by the grace of God a Yorkshireman.
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02-19-2011, 08:11 AM	#8
blaine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: P.E.I. Canada Posts: 3,784	Re: Yuasa Motorcycle Battery Bolts question A mixture of baking soda & water will neutralize the acid,so it doesn't corrode anything when it is flushed away. :2tup: __________________ If at first you do succeed, try not to look surprised.
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