The battery installed in this motorcycle is a sealed type, so it is not necessary to check the battery electrolyte level or add distilled water.
The sealing strip should not be pulled off once the specified electrolyte has been installed in the battery for initial service.
However, in order to maximize battery life and ensure that it will provide the power needed to start the motorcycle you must properly maintain the battery’s charge. When used regularly, the charging system in the motorcycle helps keep the battery fully charged. If your motorcycle is only used occasionally or for short periods of time, the battery is more likely to discharge.
Due to their internal composition, batteries continually self discharge.
The discharge rate depends on the type of battery and ambient temperature.
As temperature rises, so does the discharge rate. Every 15°C (59°F) doubles the rate.
Electrical accessories, such as digital
clocks and computer memory, also
draw current from the battery even
when the key is switched off. Due to
a combination of such “key-off” draws
and hot temperature, a battery can go
from fully charged to completely discharged
in a matter of days.
In extremely cold weather the fluid in an inadequately charged battery can easily freeze, which can crack the case and buckle the plates. A fully charged battery can withstand sub-freezing temperature with no damage.
Tire Wear, Damage
Battery SulfationSystem Components
1. FI ECU
The FI ECU analyzes the motorcycle conditions based
on the signals from the front/rear wheel rotation sensors
and FI sensors (such as the crankshaft sensor and main
throttle sensor), and controls engine power by reducing the
number of ignition and retarding the ignition timing. The
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Refreshing Charge
Remove the battery (see Battery Removal).
Do refresh charge by following method according to the
battery terminal voltage.
WARNINGThis battery is sealed type. Charge with
current and
time as stated below.
Terminal Voltage: 12.0 12.7
V
Standard Charge (see following ...
Front Brake Pad Installation
Check that the pad spring [A] is in place on the caliper.
Push the caliper pistons in by hand as far as they will go.
Install the brake pads [A] on the pad spring correctly.
Fit the pad into the groove of the caliper as shown in the
figure.
Install the pad pins while pushing t ...