Consumables

DescriptionPart NumberSize
ELECTRICAL CONTACT LUBRICANT1130000429.6 ml (1 fl oz)
1. See Figure 1. Install battery (2).
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)
2. Connect positive battery cable (6).
a. Align positive battery cable (6) to positive battery terminal.
b. Install positive terminal screw (4). Tighten.
Torque: 3–4 N·m (27–35 in-lbs) Battery terminal screw, positive
3. Connect negative battery cable (2).
a. Align negative battery cable (2).
b. Install negative terminal screw (4). Tighten.
Torque: 3–4 N·m (27–35 in-lbs) Battery terminal screw, negative
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)
4. Apply a light coat of petroleum or electrical contact lubricant to both battery terminals.ELECTRICAL CONTACT LUBRICANT (11300004)
5. Position positive terminal boot (5).
6. Install battery retainer (7).
1Screw
2Negative cable
3Battery
4Screw
5Positive terminal boot
6Positive cable
7Battery retainer
Figure 1. Battery Removal