Disconnection and Removal
Before you can inspect or disconnect your battery you must read the section containing information about seat removal.
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)
  1. Unthread bolt and remove battery negative cable (black) from battery negative (-) terminal.
  2. Unthread bolt and remove battery positive cable (red) from battery positive (+) terminal.
  3. Lift battery from battery box within oil tank cavity.
Installation and Connection
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)
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)
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)
1. Place the fully charged battery into the battery box located within oil tank cavity, terminal side forward.
2. Install battery positive cable (+) (red) to battery positive (+) terminal.
3. Tighten fastener to 6.8–10.8 N·m (60–96 in-lbs).
4. Install battery negative cable (black) to battery negative (-) terminal.
5. Tighten fastener to 6.8–10.8 N·m (60–96 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)
6. Apply a light coat of petroleum jelly or corrosion retardant material to both battery terminals.
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.