BATTERY
The battery and some electrical components are located under the seat. Your motorcycle has a
maintenance free battery. You cannot check the battery electrolyte level or add distilled water as
you would with a conventional type battery. If your battery seems weak or causing slow starting,
charge the battery with an authorized motorcycle battery charger. Any attempt to open the bat-
tery is very dangerous and will void the warranty. Battery posts and terminals contain lead and
lead compounds. Wash your hands thoroughly after handling.
The electrical system supplies power to all the various components of your bike. The electrical
system can be broken down like this:
1. Starting
2. Ignition
3. Charging
4. Lighting
It is best to take your bike to an authorized Big Bear Choppers Dealer if you have any electrical
problems.
IGNITION
Adjusting the ignition timing on your Big Bear Chopper without proper knowledge could lead to
engine damage and void your warranty. If your bike exhibits any of the following symptoms, the
ignition timing may need diagnostic analysis by an authorized Big Bear Choppers Dealer:
1. Engine does not start or difficulty in starting.
2. Starter kickback.
3. Poor running at low speeds.
4. Poor running or low power at high speeds.
5. Knocking or abnormal engine noise.
TURN SIGNALS
Your Big Bear Chopper turn signal system has a self-cancel. While in neutral, or with either brake
applied, depressing the appropriate signal switch will activate that signal continuously until the
motorcycle is put in gear. Once in gear and brakes are released, the turn signal will cancel in 10
seconds. You can manually cancel the signal by pressing the same turn signal button. By apply-
ing both turn signal buttons at the same time, both signals will flash (hazard lights).
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