Refer to Safety Precautions on page 2
Your motorcycle has a maintenance-free type battery. You do not have to check the battery electrolyte level or add distilled water as you would with a conventional-type battery.
NOTICE
Your battery is a maintenance-free type and can be permanently damaged if the cap strip is removed.
Electrical accessories use current from the battery
– even when the engine is stopping.
Limited operation also allows the battery to discharge. If you have electrical accessories on your motorcycle – or do not ride frequently, we recommended that you charge the battery frequently (see Battery Charge).
If you do not expect to ride your motorcycle for at least two weeks, we recommended you remove the battery – or at least disconnect the battery cables (negative cable first).
If you plan to store your motorcycle, see Battery
Storage.
If your battery seems weak and/or is leaking electrolyte (cause slow starting or other electrical problems), see your Honda dealer.
WARING: Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds.
Wash hands after handling.
Battery Storage
If you plan to store your motorcycle, we recommend you remove the battery and store it where it can be charged at least every 30 days to maintain its service life.
If you do not remove the battery, we recommend disconnecting the battery cables (negative cable first).
You will get the best storage results from removing the battery and slow (trickle) charging it every 30 days (see Battery Charging).
Before you remove the battery, be sure to read all the information that follows, as well as the information on the battery label.
WARNING
The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas during normal operation.
A spark or flame can cause the battery to explode with enough force to kill or seriously hurt you.
Wear protective clothing and a face shield, or have a skilled mechanic do the battery maintenance.
The battery is located under the seat.
1. Remove the seat (page 36).
2. Remove the battery band (1) and screws (2)
(negative cable (3) first).
(3)
(2)
(1)
(4)
(1) battery band
(2) screws
(3) negative cable
(4) positive cable
3. Install the screws (positive cable (4) first) and battery band (1).
4. Install the seat (page 36).
(1) “trickle” charger
(1)
Battery
Battery Charging
Be sure to read the information that came with your battery charger and follow the instructions on the battery. Improper charging may damage the battery.
We recommended using a “trickle” charger (1) for home charging. These units can be left connected for long periods without risking damage to the battery. However, do not intentionally leave the charge connected longer than the time period recommended in the charger’s instructions.
Avoid using an automotive-type battery charger.
An automotive charger can overheat a motorcycle battery and cause permanent damage.
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