Safety Precautions

WARNING

Contact with internal battery contents can have serious health effects. Wear protective face shield, rubberized gloves, respiratory protection, and protective clothing when handling damaged batteries. Failure to wear proper protective gear while handling a damaged battery could result in death or serious injury.

See Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for more details available at sds.livewire.com (12209b)

Do not use motorcycle if battery gives off an odor, generates heat, releases gas, smoke or liquid, becomes discolored, deformed or appears abnormal in any way.
Never attempt to open or disassemble a battery.
Do not pierce the battery case with a nail or other sharp objects, do not break it open, do not step on it.
Do not immerse the motorcycle in water.
Do not strike or subject the battery to severe physical shock.

When charging 12 V Lithium-Ion Battery:

Do not recharge battery if voltage is below 8 V to prevent hazardous situations. Charging a deep discharged battery can cause release of smoke, gas and liquids.
To prevent damage to the battery, the charging voltage should NEVER be higher than 14.4 V.
Do not overcharge. In case of overcharging, a degassing event with smoke generation could occur.
Do not connect the battery directly to an Alternating Current (AC) outlet.
Only charge or discharge the battery in a well-ventilated area.
Always use a lithium-ion battery specific battery charger to charge the lithium-ion battery, ensure charging voltage is between 14.2 V and 14.4 V.

The following first aid measures are required only in case of exposure to internal battery contents after damage of the external battery casing.

Table 1. Battery Electrolyte Antidote

Physical Location	Procedure
After Inhalation	Remove to fresh air Wash mouth and nasal passages with water If patient is not breathing, apply artificial respiration Do not perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation Call a physician immediately
After Contact with Skin	Wash off immediately with plenty of water and soap for at least 15 minutes Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse Call a physician immediately
After Contact with Eyes	Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Seek medical treatment by eye specialist
After Ingestion	Rinse mouth Drink plenty of water or milk Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person Do not induce vomiting Call a physician immediately

Both batteries on the LiveWire motorcycle are monitored by the motorcycles' operating system. If your Instrument Module (IM) indicates a battery fault or your motorcycle will not properly operate, see your authorized LiveWire dealer.

Rechargeable Energy Storage System (RESS)

S2 models are powered by a Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Energy Storage System (RESS) that is superior to conventional lead acid batteries. This battery design will provide many years of dependable service and, other than normal charging, does not require any special maintenance.

NOTE

Before riding the motorcycle, inspect battery for visible damage. If damage is found, see your authorized dealer.

12 Volt System Battery

The motorcycle has a permanently sealed, maintenance-free 12 V Lithium-Ion battery for powering the motorcycle's 12 V systems. The RESS onboard Direct Current (DC)-to-DC charger handles all charging and maintenance of the 12 V battery, no special maintenance is required for this battery. See your authorized dealer if the battery or motorcycle is not functioning properly.

Storing the Batteries

If you will not be riding your motorcycle for a while.

See After Riding → Storing Motorcycle for storage instructions.