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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16-27
Battery
Interchange
The sealed battery can fully display its performance only
when combined with the proper vehicle electric system.
Therefore, replace a sealed battery only on a motorcycle
which was originally equipped with a 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 measuring
battery terminal voltage with the digital voltmeter [A].
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Remove the seats (see Frame chapter).
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Disconnect the battery (–) cables.
CAUTION
Be sure to disconnect the negative (–) cable first.
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Measure the battery terminal voltage.
NOTE
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Measure with a digital voltmeter which can be read to
one decimal place voltage.
If the reading is below the specified, refreshing charge is
required.
Battery Terminal Voltage
Standard:
12.6 V or more
Refreshing Charge
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Remove the battery [A] (see Battery Removal).
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Do refresh charge by following m ethod according to the
battery terminal voltage.
WARNING
This battery is sealed type. Never remove seal cap
[B] even at charging. Never add water. Charge w ith
current and time as stated below.