Removing the Battery
  1. Remove left and right side covers. See Service Procedures → Side Covers.
  2. Remove seat. See Service Procedures → Seat.
  3. Remove main fuse. See Service Procedures → Fuses and Relays.
  4. For California Models Only: See Figure 1. Remove purge solenoid.
    1. Disconnect purge solenoid connector (2).
    2. Remove solenoid-to-induction module and canister-to-solenoid lines (3 and 4) from purge solenoid (1).
  5. See Figure 2. Remove vapor valve.
    1. Remove vent lines (3) from vapor valve (1).
    2. Pull vapor valve from clip (2).
  6. See Figure 3. Remove front belt guard.
    1. Remove screws and washers (2).
    2. Remove front belt guard (1).
1Purge solenoid
2Purge solenoid connector
3Solenoid-to-induction module line
4Canister-to-solenoid line
5Tab
Figure 1. Purge Solenoid
1Vapor valve
2Clip
3Vent line (2)
Figure 2. Vapor Valve
1Front belt guard
2Screw and washer (4)
3Bracket
4Bracket screw
Figure 3. Front Belt Guard
1. See Figure 4. Remove battery cover screws (2).
2. See Figure 5. Remove electrical panel.
a. Remove screws (3).
b. Carefully pull electrical panel (1) away from battery.
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)
3. See Figure 6. Disconnect negative battery cable (1) from ground stud (2).
4. See Figure 5. Disconnect positive battery cable (5) from battery.
5. Remove battery.
6. Disconnect negative battery cable.
1Screw (4)
2Screw (2)
3Tab
4Cover
5Battery tray
Figure 4. Battery Tray
1Electrical panel
2Tab (2)
3Screw (2)
4Battery
5Positive battery cable
6Positive battery terminal
Figure 5. Battery
1Negative battery cable
2Ground stud
Figure 6. Battery Ground Cable
Installing 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
Connect the cables to the correct battery terminals. Failure to do so could result in damage to the motorcycle electrical system. (00215a)
1. Install negative battery cable to negative battery terminal. Tighten to 6.8–7.9 N·m (60–70 in-lbs).
2. Route negative cable through battery box.
3. See Figure 5. Install battery (4) in battery box.
4. Connect the positive battery cable (5) to the positive battery terminal (6). Tighten to 6.8–7.9 N·m (60–70 in-lbs).
5. See Figure 6. Connect negative battery cable (1) to ground stud (2). Tighten to 6–10 N·m (54–88 in-lbs).
6. See Figure 5. Install electrical panel.
7. Verify electrical panel tabs (2) are inserted into slots.
8. Install screws (3). Tighten to 2.3–3.3 N·m (21–29 in-lbs).
9. See Figure 4. Install battery cover screws (2). Tighten to 2.3–3.3 N·m (21–29 in-lbs).
10. See Figure 3. Position front belt guard (1). Install screws and washers (2). Tighten to 9–11 N·m (80–97 in-lbs).
WARNING
Excessive pressure can build in the fuel tank if vapor valve is not mounted vertically with long fitting to top. Leaks due to excessive pressure can cause a fire or explosion, which could result in death or serious injury. (00265a)
11. See Figure 2. Press vapor valve (1) into clip (2).
12. Install vent lines (3).
13. For California Models Only: See Figure 1. Install purge solenoid.
a. Install purge solenoid (1).
b. Install solenoid-to-induction module and canister-to-solenoid lines (3 and 4).
c. Connect purge solenoid connector (2).
14. Install main fuse. See Service Procedures → Fuses and Relays.
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)
15. Install seat. See Service Procedures → Seat.
16. Install side covers. See Service Procedures → Side Covers.