Honda Shadow TA200 2001 Manual page 249

BATTERY/CHARGING SYSTEM
Filling a new battery
1,,.
1
ith electrolyte 'Nlll produce scme voltage, but in order to achieve .i.t s maximum performance,
always charge the battery. Also, the battery life is lengthened when
it
is in1.tial-d1arged.
When checking the charging syct.em, always fo.l.Low the steps an the troubleshooting flow chart (page 15-3).
Battezy charging
Thi.s model comes with a rna.int.enance+r ree {MF) battery. Remember the r o l l owanq about MF batteries.
- Use only the electrolyte that cares with the battery
- U5e all at the electrolyte
- Seal the battery properly
- Never open the seals again
SPECIFICATIONS
ITEM
SPECIFICATIONS
Battery
Capacity
12 'I - 5 Ah
Cur-rei
rt;
leakage O.lmAmax.
Voltage (20°C/68°FJ
Fully charqed
Above "UNDECIDED"
Needs charging
Below "UNDECIDED"
Charqanq cur rent;
Hormal O."A/5-
lOh
Quick
3.0 A/0.Sh
Alternator Capacity
130 W/5000
mi n'" (rpm)
Chargi11g coil reai.st.auce {20°C/68°E')
0.1 -1.0
y
15-2