Thanks. That's what I found odd, knowing the fittings are flimsy I tried everything to pull or twist them till they came off but no luck, they are there to stay. Guess I'll cut them off and pick up something different. My negative lead is none too long that's why I was hesitant to cut the cable if it wasn't necessary. My original battery is still usable but I was being proactive by replacing it. I have a new chain I'll be putting on to replace the original after reading some of the chain and sprocket horror stories on here. Thanks again.