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BATTERY
BATTERY
Your Highway Star motorcycle is fitted with a “MF”
Maintenance free battery. If the motorcycle is not in
use for long periods, be sure to check and keep the
battery charged. Otherwise, battery deterioration may
occur. Refer to the battery instructions.
The battery is located behind the right side cover.
When connecting the battery leads, be sure to
connect the leads correctly; Red to positive (+) and
Black to negative (-). Incorrect connection can cause
damage to the charging system, ECU, CDI and
battery.
After you have tightened the terminal fixing bolts, coat
them with white grease to prevent corrosion.
USE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE BATTERY
1) Each electric starter session should not last longer
than 5 seconds. If the engine fails to start, check the
fuel level/supply. Allow 10 seconds between retries.
2) Frequent electric starting with short journeys will
shorten the battery life.
3) If the battery shows signs of discharge, charge with
a trickle charger. When usage of the motorcycle is
infrequent, the battery may discharge partially.
4) If you want to sore the motorcycle for some
months, remove the battery from the motorcycle and
keep it trickle charged. Sit the battery on wood or
something similar to insulate it from cold.
Always wear protective eyewear and rubber
gloves when handling electrolyte. The electrolyte
is acidic.
Discard used batteries legally. Do not dispose of
into waterways or soil.
WARNING!