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Vengeance Motorcycles, Mira Loma, CA USA • 866-483-6432 • www.VengeanceMotorcycles.com
© 2004 Vengeance Performance Products, LLC All Rights Reserved • VOM 2nd Edition Rev 2.0 11/03
BATTERY
The battery is located underneath the seat of your motorcycle. The care given to a battery, rather than the time and
miles of service is most important in determining its life.
The maintenance-free, sealed battery, does not require the addition of distilled water. If there is a problem with your
battery, contact the battery manufacturer for assistance.
Clean the connections and check tightness every 2500 miles or on a monthly basis.
CAUTION: BECAUSE OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE AND AMPERAGE REQUIRED TO START THE BIG 113 C.I.
ENGINE, THE BATTERY MUST BE MAINTAINED AT A FULL STATE OF CHARGE FOR THE STARTER AND
IGNITION MODULE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. IF THIS IS NOT DONE, THE IGNITION WILL CAUSE THE
ENGINE TO MISFIRE WHEN BATTERY VOLTAGE FALLS BELOW A CERTAIN LEVEL. THIS MISFIRING WILL
CAUSE STARTER CLUTCH FAILURE OVER TIME.
If you intend to store your motorcycle for an extended period of time, you should place the battery on a trickle charge
and fully charge the battery prior to starting after the storage period.
CAUTION: ALL WARRANTY CLAIMS FOR DAMAGED STARTERS, RESULTING FROM UNDERCHARGED
BATTERIES, WILL BE DENIED.
Battery Inspection and Replacement
To remove the battery, it is necessary to disconnect the ground cable denoted by the negative sign ("-"} located on the
top of the battery. After disconnecting the ground cable, disconnect the power cable denoted by a positive sign ("+").
To replace the battery, first reconnect the power cable to the terminal on the battery. Connecting the ground cable
first, followed by the power cable, could short the battery. Next, connect the ground cable to the negative terminal.
PAINT FINISHES, CHROME, AND BILLET
To ensure a long life of the paint finish, chrome, and polished aluminum (billet) surfaces, always use the appropriate,
high quality products recommended for each surface. Proper care and maintenance will not only maintain its beautiful
appearance, but will keep your motorcycle’s value at its peak.
WARNING
BATTERY GASES OR FUMES ARE COMBUSTIBLE. DO NOT SMOKE OR EXPOSE YOUR BAT- TERY
TO SPARKS OR OPEN FLAMES WHILE CHECKING OR SERVICING IT. BATTERY ACID IS CORROSIVE
AND CAN BURN SKIN OR DAMAGE CLOTHING, PAINT AND METAL SURFACES. WHEN SERVICING
YOUR BATTERY, WEAR PROPER EYE PROTECTION AND CLOTHING (SUCH AS GLOVES) TO AVOID
INJURY. IF BATTERY ACID SHOULD SPLATTER OR COME INTO CONTACT WITH YOUR SKIN,
CLOTHING OR OTHER SURFACE, THEN THOROUGHLY FLUSH THE AREA WITH WATER TO
PREVENT OR MINIMIZE INJURY OR DAMAGES.
