Kawasaki Z1000 Motorcycle User Manual


 
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16-27
Battery
Interchange
The sealed battery can fully display its performance
only when combined with a proper vehicle electric system.
Therefore, replace the sealed battery only on a motorcycle
which was originally equipped with the sealed battery.
Be careful, if a sealed battery is installed on a motorcycle
which had an ordinary battery as original equipment, the
sealed battery’s life will be shortened.
Charging Condition Inspection
Battery charging condition can be checked by m easuring
battery terminal voltage.
Remove the seats (see Frame chapter).
Disconnect the battery (–) cables.
CAUTION
Be sure to disconnect the negative (–) cable first.
Measure the battery terminal voltage.
NOTE
Measure with a digital voltmeter [A] which can be read
to one decimal place voltage.
If the reading is below the specified, refreshing charge is
r
equired.
Battery Terminal Voltage
Standard:
12.6 V or more
Refreshing Charge
Remove the battery [A] ( see Battery Removal).
Refresh–charge by following method according to the bat-
tery terminal voltage.
WARNING
This battery is sealed type. Never remove seal cap
[B] even at charging. Never add water. Charge with
current and time as stated below.