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4. Check the battery posts for melting or damage caused
by overtightening.
5. Inspect the battery for discoloration, raised top or a
warped or distorted case, which might indicate that the
battery has been frozen, overheated or overcharged.
6. Inspect the battery case for cracks or leaks.
STORAGE
1 1
WARNING
1
WARNING
Always store batteries where they cannot be reached by
children. Contact with the battery’s sulfuric acid could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
The electrolyte in a discharged battery will freeze if
exposed to freezing temperatures. Freezing may crack
the battery case and buckle battery plates.
If the motorcycle will not be operated for several months,
such as during the winter season, remove the battery from
the motorcycle and fully charge. See
7.10 BATTERY .
Self-discharge is a normal condition and occurs continuously
at a rate that depends on the ambient temperature and the
battery’s state of charge. Batteries discharge at a faster rate
at higher ambient temperatures. To reduce the self-discharge
rate, store battery in a cool (not freezing), dry place. See
Fig-
ure 1-2.
Charge the battery every month if stored at temperatures
below 60˚ F. (16˚ C). Charge the battery more frequently if
stored in a warm area above 60˚ F. (16˚ C).
NOTE
The H-D Battery Tender Automatic Battery Charger (P/N
99863-93TA) may be used to maintain battery charge for
extended periods of time without risk of overcharging or boil-
ing.
When returning a battery to service after storage, fully charge
the battery. See
7.10 BATTERY .
BATTERY INSTALLATION AND
CONNECTION
1. Place the fully charged battery into the battery box, ter-
minal side forward.
CAUTION
Connect the cables to the correct battery terminals or
damage to the motorcycle electrical system will occur.
1 1
WARNING
1
WARNING
Always connect the positive 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.
CAUTION
Overtightening bolts can damage battery terminals.
2. Insert bolt through battery positive cable (red) into
threaded hole of battery positive (+) terminal. Tighten
bolt to 60-96
in-lbs (7-11 Nm).
3. Insert bolt through battery negative cable (black) into
threaded hole of battery negative (-) terminal. Tighten
bolt to 60-96
in-lbs
(7-11 Nm).
4. Apply a light coat of petroleum jelly or corrosion retar-
dant material to both battery terminals.
5. Install battery strap.
a. Insert tab on right side of battery tray. Place battery
strap around top side of battery.
b. Hook edge of strap into frame tab.
c. Insert threaded shaft on strap through frame tab.
d. Install battery strap locknut on threaded shaft.
Tighten to 40 in-lbs (4.5 Nm).
6. Apply light coat of petroleum jelly or corrosion-retardant
material to both battery terminals.
7. Secure oxygen sensor connector with new cable straps.
8. Install seat. See 2.40 SEAT .
Figure 1-2. Battery Self-Discharge Rate
3 6 9 12 15
50 %
75 %
100 %
M O N T H S O F S T A N D
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C
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0
at 105
°
F
at 77 ° F
Effect of Temperature on
Battery Self-Discharge Rate
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