It literately exploded on the first ride after installing; ordered on 4/8, but just warm enough to ride. Return window expired on 5/11. Any ideas?
1828131
The battery has to be charged prior to first use. This should be in big letters on the box.If you don't do this the bike may charge at a rate well in excess of 10 amps - the recommended max charge rate.
1828132
I don't know what happened with the battery.. I have read numerous post about the durability and how fast that they would recharge.. With a 3 year warranty, I figured it to be an excellent deal... Put it in my motorcycle and actually took the time to build my own spacers out of wood.. Drilled them full of hole, just in case heat would be a factor.. Took my bike on maiden voyage and had to have some other bikers help push my cruiser to get it started.. Brought it home and the battery actually blew apart.. Broke the top of my battery box..
1828133
Nothing had happened to mine but in that instance what you mean with return window, amazon? But anyways the battery is in warranty but I think you should contact manufacturer to look out for the problems and fix it
1828134
Check your charging system, overcharging anything Lithium will cause a problem. Some motorcycles need better regulators especially older motorcycles.
1828135
Buy a new one but don't let this one explode. Check your charging ckt sounds like over charge or short
2130517
Hmm. It seemed like mine loosened up once it was a little warm. I'm not sure though. Did you ask the distributor for feedback?
367456
The battery fit just fine. And after the first initial charge it seemed to work fine. Then it all went to hell. Overheated and expanded. Fortunate that it didn't explode or ruin my laptop. It did expand enough that my space bar could not function. So glad Amazon guarantees things or money back.
766401
Please (call manufacturer to be sure) mine melted/popped also depends on what system watts you may have but play it safe call the experts Robert....good luck!
2007462
Well...Since it is December I haven't ridden at all. MY issue is that I am wondering whether or not to take the baffles out. It's easy to do.. Heat shields? Never seen em. They do get hot though.
1849269
I feel HeatBud should be better and I am going to order one and return one of my Lasko Myheats back. I found Myheat's fuse seems to get blowed easier. I have exchanged two of them. The third one I decide to get refund.
957701
we went thru everything. finally retbloc which urned it to the company and reported the lurex was installed incorrectly which blocked the exhaust port. the net was also full. these two items contributed to the igniter not receiving ample airflow. since the weather has turned chilly, we haven't set it up to see if that resolved the problem.
891206
Mine got uncomfortably hot too while it was charging my truck battery back up. I set it on a brick and actually let a small fan blow on it (which surprisingly cooled it off) But after 2 days like that, it reached a point where it blinked green, and eventually went solid green. And once it went green it cooled off - presumably drawing far less current. I'd guess your battery is fairly depleted and must be given some time to charge back up. If you are concerned or feel it's a safety issue - call the company.
1237489
actually mine burned up right after leaving positive feedback.I would not recomend this product.It lasted less than a month
506631
I loved mine at first but after a few uses it caught on fire...while I was in it. Luckily I was just finishing up my session and notice the burning as I was getting out. It was a small burn but could have been much worse. I returned it. The company was a nightmare!! Sorry I can't give any positive feedback.
1907221
I just bought this top and installed it this evening and top nearly flew off on the interstate at 50mph. I'd like an answer too.
1330466
Yea happened to me too. I emailed them and they sent me a replacement part. I was told not to max out the heat temp. So I kept it less then a 100 deg. C from the max temp after I replaced the thermol . They did not charge me for the part either. So basically if I were you and if you have time to return it for a full refund and buy another one and keep it 100 c under the max temp you should be fine. You could email them and see if they will give you the replacement part but it was a little hard changing the part. But it can be done. It's been working fine ever since.
1590822
We actually have had the same problem. After about 4 minutes, it was terrible!! I read someone else's post which said that he was having the same problem and realized that he was very picky about making sure that everything was tight, so he loosened the screws a bit on the handle bars a quarter turn each until the squeek disappeared. We thought that we would try that. We did tonight, and it totally worked!! We loosened them on the handle bars on top and where they connect to the flywheel. That has made a tremendous difference. Prior to that, we had used WD40 and grease, but nothing seemed to work. Try to loosen the screws and see what happens. We actually have had the same problem. After about 4 minutes, it was terrible!! I read someone else's post which said that he was having the same problem and realized that he was very picky about making sure that everything was tight, so he loosened the screws a bit on the handle bars a quarter turn each until the squeek disappeared. We thought that we would try that. We did tonight, and it totally worked!! We loosened them on the handle bars on top and where they connect to the flywheel. That has made a tremendous difference. Prior to that, we had used WD40 and grease, but nothing seemed... » Read More We actually have had the same problem. After about 4 minutes, it was terrible!! I read someone else's post which said that he was having the same problem and realized that he was very picky about making sure that everything was tight, so he loosened the screws a bit on the handle bars a quarter turn each until the squeek disappeared. We thought that we would try that. We did tonight, and it totally worked!! We loosened them on the handle bars on top and where they connect to the flywheel. That has made a tremendous difference. Prior to that, we had used WD40 and grease, but nothing seemed to work. Try to loosen the screws and see what happens. « Show Less
111629
Mine wasn't shipped in a thermal envelope, nor with a cold pack. It was shipped from Las Vegas, where the temperature was in the 70s. Imagine how hot it was in the shipping truck! I'm returning it.
1642044
We've had ours for just over a year and the same thing happened -- and I can confirm, it is a fire hazard, which perhaps is why the company will send another out right away. (I'll find out tomorrow what the policy is when I call). Thanks for all the suggestions. I bought mine on Amazon and will call there too. As others have written, if the damaged one must be returned, there's no use in messing with it as it's a wash. I'll keep fingers crossed.
576185
I suggest you return it immediately, or just back it up and throw it away. Mine crashed without warning a few years ago and I lost thousands of dollars worth of information.
1592725
Ours lasted for about 2 months then exploded. The fitting did not seem to be the issue but the hose itself was obviously faulty. Many other reviews said the same thing. Amazon needs to cease selling this product.