Battery Discharge During Storage And Infrequent Use Of The Motorcycle; Battery Charging - Triumph Tiger XR Owner's Handbook Manual

Battery Discharge During
Storage and Infrequent Use
of the Motorcycle
During storage or infrequent use of the
motorcycle, inspect the battery Voltage
weekly using a digital multimeter. Follow
the manufacturer's
supplied with the meter.
Should the battery Voltage fall below
12.7 Volts, the
charged.
Allowing a battery to discharge or
leaving it discharged for even a short
period of time causes sulphation of the
lead plates. Sulphation is a normal part
of the chemical reaction inside the
battery, however over time the sulphate
can crystallize on the plates making
recovery difficult or impossible. This
permanent damage is not covered by
the motorcycle warranty, as it is not
due to a manufacturing defect.
Keeping the battery
reduces the likelihood of it freezing in
cold conditions. Allowing a battery to
freeze will cause
damage to the battery.
instructions
battery should
fully charged
serious internal

Battery Charging

For help with selecting a battery
charger, checking the battery Voltage or
battery charging, contact your local
authorized Triumph dealer.
The battery gives off explosive gases;
keep sparks, flames and cigarettes
be
away. Provide adequate ventilation
when charging or using the battery in
an enclosed space.
The battery contains sulfuric acid
(battery acid). Contact with skin or
eyes may cause severe burns. Wear
protective clothing and a face shield.
If battery acid gets on your skin, flush
with water immediately.
If battery acid gets in your eyes, flush
with water for at least 15 minutes and
SEEK
IMMEDIATELY.
If battery acid is swallowed, drink large
quantities of water and SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
KEEP BATTERY ACID OUT OF THE
REACH OF CHILDREN.
Do not use an automotive quick
charger as it may overcharge and
damage the battery.
Maintenance
Warning
MEDICAL ATTENTION
Caution
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