Battery - Honda Goldwing GL1100 Interstate 1981 Owner's Manual

BATTERY
If the motorcycle is operated with insuf-
ficient battery electrolyte, sulfation and
battery plate damage will occur. If rapid
loss of electrolyte is experienced. or
if
your battery seems to be weak, causing
slow starting or other electrical problems
see your authorized Honda deaier. '
Battery Electrolyte
The battery (I) is under the seat. Remove
the left side cover to check the battery
electrolyte.
The electrolyte level must be maintained
between the upper (3) and lower (4) level
marks on the side of the battery.
If
the electolyte level is low, remove the
filler
caps (2). Carefully add distilled water
to upper level mark, using a small syringe
or plastic funnel.
NOTE:
*
Use only distilled water in the battery.
Tap water will shorten th,e service life
of the battery.
CAUTION:
*
When checking battery electrolyte
level or adding distil/ed water, make
sure the breather tube
(5)
is connected
to the battery breather outlet.
(I)
Battery
(2) Filler caps
(3) Upper level mark
(4) Lower level mark
(5) Breather tube
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