NOTE
The top caddy has an opening in the front right corner allowing access to the negative battery terminal.
Disconnection and Removal
1. Remove seat.
2. See Figure 1. Remove two screws from rear of top caddy.
3. Pull up rear of top caddy and disengage front of caddy from the front hook.
WARNING
Disconnect negative (-) battery cable first. If positive (+) cable should contact ground with negative (-) cable connected, the resulting sparks can cause a battery explosion, which could result in death or serious injury. (00049a)
4. See Figure 2. Remove battery negative cable (black) from battery negative (-) terminal.
5. Remove battery positive cable (red) from battery positive (+) terminal.
6. Pull up on strap to lift battery out from compartment.
1Fasteners (2)
2Front hook
Figure 1. Top Caddy
1Top caddy
2Battery strap
3Positive terminal
4Negative terminal
Figure 2. Battery Compartment
Installation and Connection
NOTICE
Connect the cables to the correct battery terminals. Failure to do so could result in damage to the motorcycle electrical system. (00215a)
WARNING
Do not allow positive (+) battery cable to contact ground with negative (-) cable connected. Resulting sparks can cause a battery explosion, which could result in death or serious injury. (00069a)
NOTE
Make sure strap is inside compartment under battery. The strap handle should remain outside the compartment.
1. See Figure 2. Place the fully charged battery into the compartment with terminals toward the front of the vehicle. Lay strap handle over top of battery.
WARNING
Connect positive (+) battery cable first. If positive (+) cable should contact ground with negative (-) cable connected, the resulting sparks can cause a battery explosion, which could result in death or serious injury. (00068a)
NOTICE
Do not over-tighten bolts on battery terminals. Use recommended torque values. Over-tightening battery terminal bolts could result in damage to battery terminals. (00216a)
2. Connect battery positive cable (red) to battery positive (+) terminal. Tighten bolt to 6.8–7.9 N·m (60–70 in-lbs).
3. Connect battery negative cable (black) to battery negative (-) terminal. Tighten bolt to 6.8–7.9 N·m (60–70 in-lbs).
NOTICE
Keep battery clean and lightly coat terminals with petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion. Failure to do so could result in damage to battery terminals. (00217a)
4. Apply a light coat of petroleum jelly or ELECTRICAL CONTACT LUBRICANT, Part No. 99861-02 (1 oz tube), to both battery terminals.
5. See Figure 1. Rotate top caddy into position above battery and engage front of caddy to the front hook.
6. Align rear of top caddy with mounting holes. Install two screws in top caddy and tighten to 8.1–10.9 N·m (72–96 in-lbs).
WARNING
After installing seat, pull upward on seat to be sure it is locked in position. While riding, a loose seat can shift causing loss of control, which could result in death or serious injury. (00070b)
7. Install seat.