Battery Installation And Connection - Buell XB9R 2003 Service Manual

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BATTERY INSTALLATION AND

Place the fully charged battery in the mounting position,

terminal side to the rear of motorcycle.

Hook rubber strap around body of battery.

Connect the cables to the correct battery terminals or

damage to the motorcycle electrical system will occur.

Always connect the positive battery cable ﬁrst. If the pos-

itive cable should contact ground with the negative cable

installed, the resulting sparks may cause a battery explo-

sion which could result in death or serious injury.

Overtightening fasteners can damage battery terminals.

Insert fastener through battery positive cable (red) into

threaded hole of battery positive (+) terminal and tighten

fastener to 72-96 in-lbs (8-11 Nm).

Install terminal cover boot.

Insert fastener through battery negative cable (black) into

threaded hole of battery negative (-) terminal and tighten

fastener to 72-96 in-lbs (8-11 Nm).

Apply a light coat of petroleum jelly or corrosion retardant

material to both battery terminals.

After installing seat, pull upward on front of seat to be

sure it is locked in position. If seat is loose, it could shift

during vehicle operation and startle the rider, causing

loss of control which could result in death or serious

Install seat. See

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