NOTICE
Connect the cables to the correct battery terminals. Failure to do so could result in damage to the motorcycle electrical system. (00215a)
| 1. | Apply a light coat of petroleum jelly or corrosion retardant to negative and positive terminals. | |
| 2. | Install battery. | |
| 3. | See Maintenance and Lubrication → Disconnection and Removal → Battery Strap. Install top of battery strap to mount (2). Install strap fastener (1). Tighten to 8.1–10.8 N·m (72–96 in-lbs). | |
 WARNINGConnect 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) | ||
| 4. | See Figure 1. Install positive terminal screw through main fuse cable (1) then positive cable (2). Tighten to 6.8–7.9 N·m (60–70 in-lbs). | |
| 5. | Install rubber boot over terminal. NOTE See Figure 2. Route negative battery cable under fuse block wire harness. | |
| 6. | Install screw through negative battery cable and into negative battery terminal. Tighten to 6.8–7.9 N·m (60–70 in-lbs). | |
| 7. | Install main fuse. | |
| 8. | Install fuse block to oil tank. | |
| 9. | Install left side cover. | |
| 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) | ||
| 10. | Install seat. |
| 1 | Main fuse cable |
| 2 | Positive cable |
Figure 1. Positive Terminal
Figure 2. Negative Battery Cable under Fuse Block Wire Harness