Warning - Buell S1 Lightning Workshop Manual

REMOVAL
1

WARNING

To avoid accidental start-up of vehicle and possible per-
sonal injury, disconnect the battery cables before pro-
ceeding. Always disconnect the negative cable first. If
the positive cable should contact ground with the nega-
tive cable installed, the resulting sparks may cause a bat-
tery explosion producing personal injury.
1
CAUTION
See Figure 1-8. Hold battery cable when loosening bat-
tery terminal hardware. Failure to hold cable will cause
battery damage.
1. Disconnect battery cables, negative cable first.
2. Remove battery strap locknut using 7/16 in. flex socket
(SNAP-ON Part No. TMU141) and handle (SNAP-ON
Part No. TM62B).
NOTE
On California models, detach carbon canister from bracket
before removing battery.
3. Remove battery from left side.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean cable connectors and battery terminals using a
wire brush or sandpaper to remove any oxidation.
1
WARNING
Always connect positive battery cable first. If the positive
cable should contact ground with the negative cable
installed, the resulting sparks may cause a battery explo-
sion resulting in personal injury.
1
CAUTION
Connect cables to correct terminals of battery or serious
damage to motorcycle electrical system will occur.
2. Connect positive cable to positive (+) battery terminal.
Then, after positive cable has been connected to positive
terminal, connect negative cable to negative (-) battery
terminal.
1
CAUTION
See Figure 1-8. Hold battery cable when tightening bat-
tery terminal hardware. Failure to hold cable will cause
battery damage.
3. Tighten battery hardware to 30-40 in-lbs (3.4-4.5 Nm).
4. Apply light coat of petroleum jelly or corrosion-retardant
material to both terminals.
NOTE
On California models, attach carbon canister to bracket after
installing battery.
1-14
5548
Locknut
Battery positive
terminal (metric)
Battery strap
Figure 1-7. Battery
b0189x7x
Figure 1-8. Checking Battery Terminals
Battery negative
terminal (metric)
Hold cable during
removal/installation
Tighten to 30-40 in-lbs
(3.4-4.5 Nm)