Battery; Specifications; Initial Charging - Suzuki GSX-R1000 2007 Service Manual

9-42 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

BATTERY

SPECIFICATIONS

Type designation
Capacity
 Upper cover breather
 Cathode plates
 Stopper
 Filter

INITIAL CHARGING

Filling electrolyte
• Remove the aluminum tape  sealing the battery electrolyte
filler holes ".
NOTE:
When filling electrolyte, the battery must be removed from the
vehicle and must be put on the level ground.
• Remove the caps .
NOTE:
* After filling the electrolyte completely, use the removed cap 
as sealing caps of battery-filler holes.
* Do not remove or pierce the sealed areas  of the electrolyte
container.
• Insert the nozzles of the electrolyte container  into the bat-
tery's electrolyte filler holes, holding the container firmly so
that it does not fall. Take precaution not to allow any of the
fluid to spill.
• Make sure air bubbles  are coming up each electrolyte con-
tainer, and leave in this position for about more than 20 min-
utes.
FT12A-BS
12 V, 36 kC (10 Ah)/10 HR
 Terminal
Safety valve
Anode plates
Separator (Fiberglass plate)