brush or sandpaper to remove oxidation. After cleaning
the terminals, lightly coat them with petroleum jelly
or grease to prevent corrosion. Do not over-tighten the
terminal connections after replacing them.
CAUTION!
Connecting the
battery cables to
the wrong battery
terminals can cause
serious damage to
the electrical system
of the motorcycle.
WARNING!
Battery fl uid contains sulfuric
acid. Do not allow this fl uid
to come in contact with eyes,
skin or clothing. In case it does,
immediately fl ush the area with
water and seek medical attention
if necessary.
WARNING!
Batteries produce hydrogen gas, which is both
fl ammable and explosive. Keep fl ames or sparks away
from batteries. Ventilate the area when charging a battery.
Always protect your hands and eyes when working with
batteries or battery acid. Failure to follow these warnings
could result in personal injury.
Seat Removal
In order to gain access
to the battery, the seat
must be removed. To
remove the seat:
1. Remove the two side
bolts that mount the
seat to the frame.
(
See fi gure 31).
2. If motorcycle is
equipped with
passenger seat, remove rear fastener (
See fi gure 32
).
3. Slide the seat to rear of the motorcycle.
4. Lift the seat from its place.
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Figure 28: Left Center Fairing
Figure 29: Battery
Figure 30: Battery with seat
removed
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