Disconnection and Removal
| 1. | Remove the seat. See Maintenance and Lubrication → Seat and Pillion. | |
| 2. | If equipped with security system siren, turn the OFF/RUN switch to RUN with the hands-free fob present to disarm the security system. | |
 WARNINGDisconnect 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 1. Loosen bolt and remove battery negative cable (black) (2) from battery negative terminal. | |
| 4. | Loosen bolt and remove battery positive cable (red) (1) from battery positive terminal. | |
| 5. | Lift battery from battery box within oil tank cavity. |
Installation and Connection
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)
WARNINGDo 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)
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)
| 1. | See Figure 1. Place the fully charged battery into the battery box located within oil tank cavity, terminal side forward. | |
| 2. | Install battery positive cable (red) (2) to battery positive terminal. | |
| 3. | Tighten fastener to 7–9 N·m (60–70 in-lbs). | |
| 4. | Install battery negative cable (black) (1) to battery negative terminal. | |
| 5. | Tighten fastener to 7–9 N·m (60–70 in-lbs). | |
NOTICE Keep battery clean and lightly coat terminals with electrical contact lubricant to prevent corrosion. Failure to do so could result in damage to battery terminals. (00217b) | ||
| 6. | Apply a light coat of petroleum jelly or corrosion retardant material to 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. See Maintenance and Lubrication → Seat and Pillion. |
| 1 | Positive battery cable |
| 2 | Negative battery cable |
Figure 1. Battery