A common cause of battery failure is sulfation.
Sulfation occurs when the battery is left in a discharged condition for an extended time. Sulfate is a normal by product of the chemical reactions within a battery. But when continuous discharge allows the sulfate to crystallize in the cells, the battery plates become permanently damaged and will not hold a charge. Battery failure due to sulfation is not warrantable.
Battery
Battery MaintenanceFuels Containing Oxygenates
Gasoline frequently contains oxygenates
(alcohols and ethers) especially
in areas of the U.S. and Canada
which are required to sell such reformulated
fuels as part of a strategy to
reduce exhaust emissions.
The types and volume of fuel oxygenates
approved for use in unleaded
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Battery Installation
Place the battery in the battery case.
Connect the (+) cable to the (+) terminal,
and then connect the (–) cable
to the (–) terminal.
NOTICE
Installing the (–) cable to the (+)
terminal of the battery or the (+)
cable to the (–) terminal of the
battery can seriously damaged
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Swingarm Installation
Visually inspect the chain guide [A].
Replace the chain guide if it shows any signs of abnormal
wear or damage.
Apply a non-permanent locking agent to the threads of
the chain guide bolt [B].
Apply plenty of grease to the lip of the oil seals [A].
Be sure to install the oil seals ...