NOTICE
Never remove the sealing strip, or the battery can be damaged.
Do not install a conventional
battery in this motorcycle, or the
electrical system cannot work
properly.
NOTE
If you charge the sealed battery, never fail to observe the instructions shown in the label on the battery.
| WARNING Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. |
Battery Maintenance
Battery RemovalOil Level Inspection
If the oil has just been changed, start
the engine and run it for severalminutes
at idle speed. This fills the oil
filter with oil. Stop the engine, then
wait several minutes until the oil settles.
NOTICE
Racing the engine before the oil
reaches every part can cause engine
seizure.
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Charging Voltage Inspection
Check the battery condition (see Charging Condition Inspection).
Warm up the engine to obtain actual alternator operating
conditions.
Remove the front seat (see Front Seat Removal in the
Frame chapter).
Check that the ignition switch is turned off, and connect
the hand tester [A] to t ...
Air Intake Duct Removal
Remove:
Upper Fairing Assembly (see Upper Fairing Assembly
Removal in the Frame chapter)
Meter Bracket (see Meter Unit Removal/Installation in
the Electrical System chapter)
Immobilizer Amplifier [A] (Equipped Models) (see Immobilizer
System Parts Replacement in the Electrical System
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