Ok - just went and had a look at the scoot ... the top hinge for the rubber strap is as suspected riveted on and the catch is integral to the battery box, as you noted. Giovanni ran out of rivets and then ran to an extended lunch?
Ah! Thanx for that. It´s where I put it. Not much bother but does show what to expect with the rest of the bike. Although I still like the 630 a lot, I would appreciate having Japanese quality combined with Italian design.
Even if Giovanni actuualy bothered to attach that little rubber strap properly, thats not enough to stop the heavy battery bouncing around when you are riding over rough terrain I threaded two heavy duty cable ties down around the back the battery and underneath the cross member the battery sits on and cranked them up as tight as I could. That way the battery doesnt just hammer the sub frame to pieces as you ride
Yes, I realized that the strap was not the ultima ratio ... will follow your advice and zip tie it down. But am also playing with the idea of getting an ultra light Shorai battery.
