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2002 Buell X1: Electrical
HOME
BATTERY CABLES
7.9
REMOVAL
1
WARNING
1
WARNING
To protect against shock and accidental start-up of vehi-
cle, disconnect the negative battery cable before pro-
ceeding. Inadequate safety precautions could result in
death or serious injury.
1
WARNING
1
WARNING
Always disconnect the negative battery cable first. If the
positive cable should contact ground with the negative
cable installed, the resulting sparks may cause a battery
explosion which could result in death or serious injury.
1.
See
Figure 7-28.
Disconnect negative and positive
cables from battery, negative cable first.
a.
Remove bolt (metric) holding negative cable to neg-
ative terminal.
b.
Remove bolt (metric) holding positive cable to posi-
tive battery terminal.
2.
See
Figure 7-29.
Remove bolt to detach negative battery
cable from frame.
3.
See
Figure 7-30.
Remove protective rubber boot from
starter nut. Remove nut (metric) with washer to detach
positive battery cable from starter.
INSTALLATION
1.
Clean cable connectors and battery terminals using a
wire brush or sandpaper to remove any oxidation.
1
WARNING
1
WARNING
Always connect positive battery cable first. If the positive
cable should contact ground with the negative cable
installed, the resulting sparks may cause a battery explo-
sion which could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Connect cables to correct terminals of battery or serious
damage to motorcycle electrical system will occur.
2.
Connect cables to battery.
a.
See
Figure 7-28.
Positive battery cable runs from
starter to positive battery terminal.
b.
Connect positive cable to positive (+) battery termi-
nal using bolt (metric) and nut.
c.
Connect negative cable to negative (-) battery termi-
nal using bolt (metric) and nut.
d.
Tighten terminal bolts to 60-96 in-lbs
in-lbs
(7-11
Nm).
Figure 7-28. Battery
Figure 7-29. Negative Battery Cable
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Battery Strap
Locknuts (2)
Negative Cable
Positive Cable
(To Frame)
(To Starter Nut)
Battery Pad
Battery
(+)
(-)
7116
Connection to
Frame
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