2005 OWNER’S MANUAL
[
SERVICE & STORAGE 3.6
]
Connecting cables to the
wrong battery terminals can
cause serious damage to the motorcycles’
electrical system.
ALTERNATOR CHARGING RATE AND VOLTAGE
REGULATOR:
The alternator output is controlled by the
voltage regulator. This unit requires no scheduled
maintenance. If any electrical system trouble is experienced
that might be related to the alternator or voltage regulator,
contact your Authorized Dealer or Service Center.
BATTERY SERVICING AND INSTALLATION:
All Big
Dog motorcycles are equipped with a maintenance free
battery. Battery connections should be cleaned and torqued
to 60 in. lbs. every 2,500 miles. To service the battery, remove
the seat (refer to section 2.5). Disconnect battery cables
(negative first, positive last). Clean the cable connectors
and battery terminal with a wire brush or sandpaper to
remove oxidation. Connect the cables to the proper
terminals (positive first, negative last). Do not over tighten
terminal connections. Coat the terminals with corrosion
inhibitor. Reinstall seat.
Batteries can lose some of their charge even with the ignition
turned off. Discharge rate depends on the storage tempera-
ture and the condition of the battery. After 30 days of non-
use, the battery may not have sufficient cranking power to
start the motorcycle. Big Dog Motorcycles recommends
Use only DOT5 brake fluid
in your Big Dog motorcycle
brake system. The front wheel master cylinder is
located beside the front brake hand lever.
CLUTCH CABLE INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT:
The clutch cable should be checked, lubricated and adjusted
at all service intervals and every 2,500 miles thereafter. If
you experience slippage with the clutch engaged (clutch
lever released) or dragging with the clutch disengaged
(clutch lever pulled in) see and Authorized Dealer or Service
Center.
CARBURETOR CONTROLS:
The throttle control and
idle speed adjustment screw should only be adjusted by an
Authorized Dealer or Service Center technician.
lines, connections, master cylinders and calipers for leakage.
To service the front brake master cylinder, stand the
motorcycle on its side stand. Turn the handlebars until the
front brake master cylinder lid is close to level (you may
need assistance to keep the front handlebars in this position).
Remove the master cylinder lid and visually check for fluid
at the undercut inside the reservoir.
To service the rear brake master cylinder, stand the
motorcycle straight up and level. Remove the master
cylinder lid and visually check for fluid at the undercut
inside the reservoir.
2005 OWNER’S MANUAL
[
SERVICE & STORAGE 3.6
]
Connecting cables to the
wrong battery terminals can
cause serious damage to the motorcycles’
electrical system.
ALTERNATOR CHARGING RATE AND VOLTAGE
REGULATOR:
The alternator output is controlled by the
voltage regulator. This unit requires no scheduled
maintenance. If any electrical system trouble is experienced
that might be related to the alternator or voltage regulator,
contact your Authorized Dealer or Service Center.
BATTERY SERVICING AND INSTALLATION:
All Big
Dog motorcycles are equipped with a maintenance free
battery. Battery connections should be cleaned and torqued
to 60 in. lbs. every 2,500 miles. To service the battery, remove
the seat (refer to section 2.5). Disconnect battery cables
(negative first, positive last). Clean the cable connectors
and battery terminal with a wire brush or sandpaper to
remove oxidation. Connect the cables to the proper
terminals (positive first, negative last). Do not over tighten
terminal connections. Coat the terminals with corrosion
inhibitor. Reinstall seat.
Batteries can lose some of their charge even with the ignition
turned off. Discharge rate depends on the storage tempera-
ture and the condition of the battery. After 30 days of non-
use, the battery may not have sufficient cranking power to
start the motorcycle. Big Dog Motorcycles recommends
Use only DOT5 brake fluid
in your Big Dog motorcycle
brake system. The front wheel master cylinder is
located beside the front brake hand lever.
CLUTCH CABLE INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT:
The clutch cable should be checked, lubricated and adjusted
at all service intervals and every 2,500 miles thereafter. If
you experience slippage with the clutch engaged (clutch
lever released) or dragging with the clutch disengaged
(clutch lever pulled in) see and Authorized Dealer or Service
Center.
CARBURETOR CONTROLS:
The throttle control and
idle speed adjustment screw should only be adjusted by an
Authorized Dealer or Service Center technician.
lines, connections, master cylinders and calipers for leakage.
To service the front brake master cylinder, stand the
motorcycle on its side stand. Turn the handlebars until the
front brake master cylinder lid is close to level (you may
need assistance to keep the front handlebars in this position).
Remove the master cylinder lid and visually check for fluid
at the undercut inside the reservoir.
To service the rear brake master cylinder, stand the
motorcycle straight up and level. Remove the master
cylinder lid and visually check for fluid at the undercut
inside the reservoir.
