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Battery Maintenance
Always keep the battery fully charged, or may it damage the battery and result in a shorter life.
If the vehicle is driven infrequently, inspect the battery voltage weekly with a voltmeter. If it drops below
12.8 volts, the battery should be charged with an appropriate charger (check with your dealer). If you
will not use the vehicle for longer than 2 weeks, the battery should be tended with an appropriate trickle
charger. Do not use an automotive type quick-charger that may overheat the battery and damage it.
Battery Recharger
Contact your dealer for battery charger specifi cations.
Battery Charging
Remove the battery from the vehicle before charging.
Connect the positive and negative wires from the charger and charge the battery at a rate 1/10th Amp of
the battery capacity. For example, the charging rate for a 10 Amp-hour battery would be 1.0 ampere.
Ensure that the battery is fully charged before installation.
WARNING
Do not install a conventional wet-cell battery in this motorcycle. The electrical system will not work
properly and damage will result.
When removing the battery, remove the negative terminal fi rst, then the positive terminal. When installing,
the connecting order is opposite of battery removal.
NOTE:
When charging a maintenance-free battery, always follow the instructions shown on the label.
