Maintenance
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Should the battery Voltage fall below
12.7 Volts, the battery should be charged
using a Triumph approved battery
charger. Always remove the battery
from the motorcycle and follow the
instructions supplied with the battery
charger.
For extended periods of storage (beyond
two weeks) the battery should be
removed from the motorcycle and kept
charged using a Triumph approved
maintenance charger.
Similarly, should the battery charge fall
to a level where it will not start the
motorcycle, remove the battery from
the motorcycle before charging.
Battery Installation
Warning
Ensure that the battery terminals do
not touch the motorcycle frame as this
may cause a short circuit or spark,
which would ignite battery gases
causing a risk of personal injury.
Place the battery in the battery case.
Reconnect the battery, positive (red)
lead first and tighten the battery
terminals to
40 lbf in (4.5 Nm)
.
Apply a light coat of grease to the
terminals to prevent corrosion.
Cover the positive terminal with the
protective cap.
Reinstall the battery strap.
Reinstall the rider's seat.
