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6999-0006 Rev. A
Vehicle Setup
Install Battery
Before installing the battery, make sure it is fully charged,
clean and dry. If necessary, clean any oxidation from the
cable connectors or battery terminals with a wire brush.
1.
Remove the battery box cover strap and the battery box
cover from the motorcycle.
2.
Remove the terminal protection label and place the
battery in the battery box with the terminals facing outward.
3.
Connect the positive (+) battery cable (black with a
plastic boot covering a red sleeve and the connector).
4.
Connect the negative (–) cable (black with an exposed
connector).
WARNING
• Connecting the negative cable first can produce spark
or electric shock that could result in damage or injury.
• Connecting the battery cables to the wrong terminals can
damage the electrical system.
5.
Apply a thin coat of grease to the cable connectors.
6.
Install the battery box cover and the battery box cover
strap.
1. BATTERY BOX COVER
STRAP
2. BATTERY BOX COVER
3. BATTERY
Install Saddles
1.
Slide the front of the rider’s saddle into the rider’s saddle
post at the rear of the fuel tank.
2.
Install the tandem saddle posts and the rider’s saddle
screws.
1. RIDER’S SADDLE
2. RIDER’S SADDLE SCREW
3. TANDEM SADDLE POSTS
4. RIDER’S SADDLE POST
3.
Slide the front of the tandem saddle into the tandem
saddle posts at the rear of the rider’s saddle.
4.
Install the tandem saddle screw.
5.
Check the tandem saddle strap to make sure it is secure.
1. TANDEM SADDLE
2. TANDEM SADDLE SCREW
3. TANDEM SADDLE POSTS
4. RIDES SADDLE
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