Charging the battery (fig. 51)
Before charging the battery, it is best to remove it from the
motorcycle.
Remove left side fairing (page 54). Always disconnect the
black negative terminal (-) first, and then the red positive
terminal (+).
Unscrew the two screws (1) securing the battery brackets
and remove the battery from the battery compartment.
Warning
The battery produces explosive gases: keep it away
from heat sources and flames.
Charge the battery in a ventilated room.
Connect the red battery charger lead to the positive (+)
terminal on the battery, and the black lead to the
negative (-) terminal.
Important
Always connect up the battery before switching the
battery charger on: failure to do so can result in sparking
at the battery terminals that could ignite the gases inside
the cells.
Always connect the red positive terminal (+) first.
Reinstall the battery on its mount and secure the
brackets with the screws (1). Connect the terminals.
Use some grease on the fastening screws to improve
conductive capacity.
+
1
Warning
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
Charge the battery at 0.9 A for 5-10 hours.
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fig. 51
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