Battery Removal/Installation; Battery Voltage Inspection; Battery Charging - Honda VTR1000F Service Manual

BATTERY
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Remove the seat (page 2-2).
Open the battery case cover.
With the ignition switch OFF, disconnect the nega-
tive (-) cable first, then the positive
(+)
cable.
Remove the battery from the battery case.
Install the battery in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
• Connect the positive
(+)
cable first, then the neg-
ative (-) cable.
• After connecting the battery cables, coat the ter-
minals with grease.
VOLTAGE INSPECTION
Open the battery case cover.
Measure the battery voltage using a commercially
available digital multimeter.
VOLTAGE (68 °F/20 °C):
Fully charged: 13.0-13.2 V
Under charged: Below 12.3 V
BATTERY CHARGING
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• The battery gives off explosive gases; keep
sparks, flames and cigarettes away. Provide
adequate ventilation when charging.
• Turn the power ON/OFF
at
the charger, not
at
the battery terminals.
Remove the battery.
BATTERY /CHARGING SYSTEM
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