Jump starting a motorcycle is not recommended. However, in circumstances when a jump-start is necessary, use the following procedure.

WARNING

Be sure jumper cables touch only appropriate battery terminals or ground. Allowing jumper cables to touch each other can result in sparks and a battery explosion, which could result in death or serious injury. (00072a)

WARNING

Explosive hydrogen gas, which escapes during charging, could cause death or serious injury. Charge battery in a well-ventilated area. Keep open flames, electrical sparks and smoking materials away from battery at all times. KEEP BATTERIES AWAY FROM CHILDREN. (00065a)

NOTICE

Be sure both vehicles have the same battery voltage when jump starting. Connecting vehicles with different system voltages can result in vehicle damage. (00220c)

NOTE

DO NOT jump-start from a running BOOSTER vehicle. The high output charging systems on some vehicles can damage the motorcycle's electrical components.
Make sure the motorcycle and the BOOSTER vehicle are not touching one another.

Connection

1.	Turn off all unnecessary lamps and accessories.
2.	See Figure 1. Connect one end of a jumper cable to the motorcycle DISCHARGED battery positive terminal (1).
3.	Connect the other end of the same cable to the BOOSTER vehicle battery positive terminal (2).
	WARNING Do not connect negative (-) cable to or near the discharged battery negative (-) terminal. Doing so could cause a spark and explosion, which could result in death or serious injury. (00073a)
4.	Connect one end of a jumper cable to the BOOSTER vehicle battery negative terminal (3).
	NOTICE Do not connect the negative (-) cable to painted or chrome parts. Doing so could result in discoloration at the attachment point. (00221a)
5.	Connect other end of the same cable (4) to a safe motorcycle ground away from the DISCHARGED battery.
6.	Start the motorcycle.

Disconnection

See Figure 1. With the motorcycle continuing to run, remove the negative jumper cable motorcycle ground (4).
Remove the negative jumper cable from the BOOSTER vehicle battery negative terminal (3).
Remove the positive jumper cable from the BOOSTER vehicle battery positive terminal (2).
Remove the positive jumper cable from the DISCHARGED motorcycle battery positive terminal (1).

1	Discharged battery positive terminal
2	Booster battery positive terminal
3	Booster battery negative terminal
4	Ground

Figure 1. Jump-Start Cable Connections