CONTACT | TREATMENT |
---|---|
External | Flush with water. |
Internal | Drink large quantities of milk or
water, followed by milk of magnesia,
vegetable oil or beaten eggs. Get
immediate medical attention. |
Eyes | Flush with water. Get immediate
medical attention. |
1 | Contents are corrosive |
2 | Wear safety glasses |
3 | Contents are explosive |
4 | Keep flames away |
5 | Read instructions |
6 | Keep away from children |
READING IN VOLTS | PERCENT OF CHARGE |
---|---|
12.8 | 100 |
12.6 | 75 |
12.3 | 50 |
12.0 | 25 |
11.8 | 0 |
1. | Perform a voltmeter test to determine the state of charge. If battery needs to be charged, proceed to the next step. | |
NOTICE Remove battery from motorcycle before charging. Electrolyte leakage will damage motorcycle parts. (00213a) | ||
2. | Remove the battery from the motorcycle. See Maintenance and Lubrication → Battery: Sportster Models. | |
3. | Place the battery on a level surface. NOTE
| |
![]() Unplug or turn OFF battery charger before connecting charger cables to battery. Connecting cables with charger ON can cause a spark and battery explosion, which could result in death or serious injury. (00066a) ![]() 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) ![]() 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) NOTICE Do not reverse the charger connections described in the following steps or the charging system of the motorcycle could be damaged. (00214a) | ||
4. | Connect the red battery charger lead to positive (+) terminal of the battery. | |
5. | Connect the black battery charger lead to negative (-) terminal of the battery. NOTE If the battery is still in the vehicle, connect the negative lead to the chassis ground. Make sure that the ignition and all electrical accessories are turned off. | |
6. | Step away from the battery and turn on the charger. | |
![]() Unplug or turn OFF battery charger before disconnecting charger cables from battery. Disconnecting clamps with charger ON can cause a spark and battery explosion, which could result in death or serious injury. (00067a) | ||
7. | After the battery is fully charged, turn OFF the charger and disconnect the black battery charger lead to the negative (-) terminal of the battery. | |
8. | Disconnect the red battery charger lead to the positive (+) terminal of the battery. | |
9. | Mark the charging date on the battery. |
READING (VOLTS) | PERCENT CHARGE | 3 AMP CHARGER | 6 AMP CHARGER | 10 AMP CHARGER | 20 AMP CHARGER |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
12.8 | 100 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
12.6 | 75 | 1 hour 20 minutes | 40 minutes | 25 minutes | 12 minutes |
12.3 | 50 | 2 hours 40 minutes | 80 minutes | 50 minutes | 25 minutes |
12.0 | 25 | 4 hours | 2 hours | 1 hour 10 minutes | 40 minutes |
11.8 | 0 | 5 hours 20 minutes | 2 hours 40 minutes | 1 hour 40 minutes | 50 minutes |
1 | Capacity |
2 | Months of stand |
3 | Measured at 40.5 °C (105 °F) |
4 | Measured at 25 °C (77 °F) |