Battery - Honda RC51 2006 Owner's Manual

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Battery

Your motorcycle has a maintenance-free
type battery. You do not have to check the
battery electrolyte level or add distilled
water as you would with a conventional-
type battery.
Your battery is a maintenance-f ree type
and can be permanently damaged if the
cap strip is removed.
Electrical accessories use current from the
battery –– even when the ignition is OFF.
Limited operation also allows the battery
to discharge. If you have electrical
accessories on your motorcycle –– or do
not ride frequently, we recommend that
you charge the battery frequently (see
Battery Charging, page
146
Servicing Your Honda
If you do not expect to ride your
motorcycle for at least two weeks, we
recommend you remove the battery –– or
at least disconnect the battery cables
(negative cable first).
If you plan to store your motorcycle, see
Battery Storage,
If your battery seems weak and/or is
leaking electrolyte (causing slow starting
or other electrical problems), see your
Honda dealer.
WARNING:
related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds.
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page 147 .
Battery posts, terminals and
Wash hands after handling.