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.
Daily Checks
Check the following items each day before you ride. The time required is
minimal,
and habitual performance of these checks will help ensure you a safe, reliable
ride.
If any irregularities are found during these checks, refer to the Maintenance
and
Adjustment chapter or see your dealer fo ...
Jump starting
If your motorcycle battery is “run
down”, it should be removed and
charged. If this is not practical, a 12
volt booster battery and jumper cables
may be used to start the engine.
DANGER
Battery acid generates hydrogen
gas which is flammable and
explosive under certain conditions.
It i ...
KIBS Hydraulic Unit Communication Error (Service Code 1b, KIBS Equipped
Models)
KIBS Hydraulic Unit Communication Line Inspection
When the data (for status of KIBS hydraulic unit) is not
sent from the KIBS hydraulic unit to the meter unit and
ECU, the service code 1b is displayed.
The data is sent through the CAN communication line.
The service code 1b is detected with the ...