A sealed battery can fully display its performance only when combined with a proper vehicle electric system. Therefore, replace a sealed battery only on a motorcycle which was originally equipped with a sealed battery.
Be careful, if a sealed battery is installed on a motorcycle which had an ordinary battery as original equipment, the sealed battery’s life will be shortened.
Precautions
Charging Condition InspectionCrankshaft Sensor Removal
Remove:
Fuel Tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System
(DFI) chapter)
Crankshaft Sensor Lead Connector [A]
Remove:
Right Lower Fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal in the
Frame chapter)
Bolts [A]
Crankshaft Sensor Cover [B] and Gasket
Oil Pressure Switch Terminal [C]
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Ignition System
WARNINGThe ignition system produces extremely
high voltage.
Do not touch the spark plug, ignition coil or ignition
coil lead while the engine is running, or you
could receive a severe electrical shock.
NOTICE
Do not disconnect the battery cables or any other
electrical ...
Fuel Hose Inspection (fuel leak, damage, installation condition)
If the motorcycle is not properly handled, the high pressure
inside the fuel line can cause fuel to leak [A] or the
hose to burst. Remove the fuel tank (see Fuel Tank Removal
in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter) and check the
fuel hoses.
Replace the fuel hose if any fraying, cracks [B] or ...