Battery Cable replacement

Chilly · Post by **Chilly** » Sat Jan 07, 2012 1:32 pm

My connections have some corrosion, not much room to be cutting down and uncrimping the terminals doesn't seem to be an option w/o doing some damage. So I guess I need a new set? Can't find anywhere that carries replacements(scooterworks shows out of stock). I'm sure the length is buddy specific and I can't find any terminals like the ones on buddy(there are a couple unusual ones). What's my best bet here, keep searching scooter stores for a Buddy specific set OR go to hardware store and get supplies to make my own. If choice 2 what gauge is it? 4? And can I get creative with terminals or do I really need ones just like on there?

HowHH · Post by **HowHH** » Sat Jan 07, 2012 11:22 pm

You're in Broward county FL? Fairly humid there so not surprised about the corrosion, but this is not an unusual kind of thing. Why not just clean them up?

Chilly · Post by **Chilly** » Sun Jan 08, 2012 2:24 pm

Yes. My main worry is to get the bad spots (where the wires are crimped by the terminal) I will need to uncrimp them and they might not survive-the terminals might not survive being uncrimped and recrimped. And I have not seen replacements anywhere with the special bends they have. I need my scoot daily and can't afford to start taking the wires apart w/o having a replacement on hand. And I agree it seems this would be common, not sure why I can't find any good replacements.

KABarash · Post by **KABarash** » Sun Jan 08, 2012 3:37 pm

Chilly wrote: I will need to uncrimp them and they might not survive-the terminals might not survive being uncrimped and recrimped.

Obviously you understand that it is not a good idea to dissemble, you are right not to. I've been told by 'experts' that's no way to do this, just use a small stiff brush in those areas nothing stiffer than brass or even a tooth brush to loosen the buildup. A mild acid solution or house hold vinegar, will help as well.