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Maintenance
Battery
Battery Charging
If your motorcycle will not be used for a period of four (4) weeks or longer, a maintenance
charger should be connected to the battery. A maintenance charger can be purchased through
your authorized VICTORY dealer.
1. Following the charger manufacturer’s instructions, use a battery charger designed for use
with 12-volt batteries. The charger should have a maximum charging rate of 1.8 amps.
Charge the battery for approximately 10 hours at a rate of 1.8 amps. If you use a taper or
trickle charger, it will take longer to charge the battery.
2. After charging the battery, allow the battery to sit 1-2 hours before checking the state of
charge with a DC volt meter. The charge should be a minimum of 12.5 DC volts. Repeat
the charging cycle if the charge is less than 12.5 DC volts. Replace the battery if it fails
to reach 12.5 volts after the second charge.
Battery Installation
WARNING!
Improperly connecting or disconnecting battery cables can result in an explosion and
cause serious injury or death. When removing the battery, always disconnect the negative (black) cable
first. When reinstalling the battery, always connect the negative (black) cable last.
NOTICE:
Do not remove the battery cables while the engine is running. Doing so may damage the
Electronic Control Unit (ECM). Take great care not to reverse the battery leads when
installing the battery. Reverse power applied to the ECM will damage it instantly.
1. Inspect the battery box for damage. Be sure pads are in good condition and properly
located.
2. Make sure cable ends and battery terminals are clean. Apply a light film of dielectric
grease to the terminal bolt threads.
3. Carefully position the battery into the battery box with the negative (-) terminal toward
the front of the motorcycle.
4. Make sure the positive (+) cable is routed horizontally and perpendicular to the long side
of the battery. Connect the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) battery terminal.
Torque:
45 in-lbs (5 Nm)
5. Install the negative (-) ground cable last.
Torque:
45 in-lbs (5 Nm)
6. Reinstall the battery hold-down strap.
Torque:
96 in-lbs (10.8 Nm)
7. Reinstall the seat. See page 76.
