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Technical Bulletin
184
Issue
1
Item:
184.10
Description:
Factory Activated Batteries (replaces Technical Bulletin 182, December 2017)
Model Affected:
Tiger 1200 XR, Tiger 1200 XRX, Tiger 1200 XRX-LRH, Tiger 1200 XRT, Tiger 1200
XCX, Tiger 1200 XCA, Tiger 800 XR, Tiger 800 XRX, Tiger 800 XRX-LRH, Tiger 800
XRT, Tiger 800 XCX, Tiger 800 XCA
The following information regarding to the storage and maintenance of the factory activated battery
replaces the previous version released as part of Technical Bulletin 182, item 1, December 2017.
The motorcycle preparation guide has been updated with the latest information and can be found at at
www.tritun.net or www.triumphonline.net.
Warning
Under some circumstances, the battery can give off explosive gases; keep sparks, flames and cigarettes
away. Provide adequate ventilation when charging or using the battery in an enclosed space.
Do not attach jump leads to the battery, touch the battery cables together or reverse the polarity of the
cables as any of these actions may cause a spark which would ignite battery gases causing a risk of
personal injury.
The battery contains sulphuric acid (electrolyte). Contact with skin or eyes may cause severe burns. Wear
protective gloves, clothing and eye protection when handling the battery.
If electrolyte gets on your skin, flush with water immediately.
If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush with water for at least 15 minutes and SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
IMMEDIATELY.
If electrolyte is swallowed, drink large quantities of water and SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
KEEP BATTERIES AND ELECTROLYTE OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
Factory activated batteries will be supplied with all new models released from 1st December 2017 with the
exception of Bonneville Bobber Black and Bonneville Speedmaster models.
The factory activated batteries are fully charged during manufacture. The live batteries are supplied in the
motorcycle packing crate, packaged in a white sealed bag.
Note:
•
The battery may be located in the motorcycle battery tray for some models/markets.
The factory activated batteries do not require any commissioning but upon receipt, the battery must be
checked and if necessary charged as described below. The batteries must then be checked and maintained
every four months until handover to the customer.
The YTZ Factory Activated Battery Condition Log Sheet must be used to record the motorcycle details,
battery type and the condition of the battery at each check. Warranty claims will not be honoured if a
correctly filled YTZ Factory Activated Battery Condition Log Sheet is not provided.
Note:
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The YTZ Factory Activated Battery Condition Log Sheet is available to download at www.triutun.net or
www.triumphonline.net.
Spares supplied factory activated batteries must also be checked upon receipt and every four months until
handover to the customer. A box is provided on the YTZ Factory Activated Battery Condition Log Sheet to
record the order number of spares supplied batteries.
Battery Condition Checks
Note:
•
If the battery voltage is 12.5 Volts or lower at any point, charge the battery using an approved battery
charger suitable for use with maintenance free batteries (such as the BatteryMate 150-9).
•
If the battery voltage is 11.0 Volts or lower at any point, take a photograph clearly showing the battery,
battery VIN label and multimeter reading, then contact Triumph service. Record any actions advised by
Triumph service on the YTZ Factory Activated Battery Condition Log Sheet.
