Battery Installation And Connection - Buell XB 2008 Series Service Manual

READING PERCENT
(VOLTS) CHARGE
12.7 100
12.6 75
12.3 50
12.0 25
11.8 0
The figures listed above assume the battery is charging at room temperature. If warmer than room temperature, use a
slightly shorter charging time. If colder, use a slightly longer charging time.
The use of constant current chargers to charge sealed maintenance-free batteries is not recommended. Any overcharge
will cause dry-out and premature battery failure. If a constant current charger is the only type available, do not exceed the
charge times listed above and do not continue charging the battery if it gets hot. When charging, never exceed 15 volts
for more than 30 minutes.
The use of constant current chargers to charge sealed main-
tenance-free batteries is not recommended. Any overcharge
will cause dry-out and premature battery failure. If a constant
current charger is the only type available, do not exceed the
charge times listed above and do not continue charging the
battery if it gets hot. When charging, never exceed 15 volts for
more than 30 minutes.
Unplug or turn OFF battery charger before connecting
charger cables to battery. Connecting cables with charger
ON can cause a spark and battery explosion, which could
result in death or serious injury. (00066a)
Do not reverse the charger connections described in the
following steps or the charging system of the motorcycle
could be damaged. (00214a)
2. Connect red battery charger lead to the positive (+) ter-
minal of the battery.
3. Connect black battery charger lead to the negative (-)
terminal of the battery.
If the battery is still in the vehicle, connect the negative lead
to the chassis ground. Be sure that the ignition and all electrical
accessories are turned off.
4. Step away from the battery and turn on the charger. See
the charging instructions in
Unplug or turn OFF battery charger before disconnecting
charger cables from battery. Disconnecting clamps with
charger ON can cause a spark and battery explosion, which
could result in death or serious injury. (00067a)
Table 1-6. 12 Amp-Hour Battery Charging Rates and Times
3 AMP
CHARGER
N/A
1 hour 10 minutes
2 hours 20 minutes 1 hour 10 minutes
3 hours 20 minutes 1 hour 40 minutes
4 hours 30 minutes 2 hours 14 minutes
NOTE
NOTE
Table 1-6.
6 AMP
CHARGER CHARGER
N/A
34 minutes 20 minutes
40 minutes
1 hour 20 minutes
5. After the battery is fully charged, disconnect the black
battery charger lead to the negative (-) terminal of the
battery.
6. Disconnect the red battery charger lead to the positive (+)
terminal of the battery.
7. Mark the charging date on the battery.
8. Perform either a conductance test or load test to determine
the condition of the battery. See the ELECTRICAL DIA-
GNOSTIC MANUAL.
9. If charging battery because voltmeter test reading was
below 12.6 V, perform voltmeter test. See the ELEC-
TRICAL DIAGNOSTIC MANUAL.
BATTERY INSTALLATION AND
CONNECTION
1. Place the fully charged battery in the mounting position,
terminal side to the rear of motorcycle.
2. Hook rubber strap around body of battery.
Connect the cables to the correct battery terminals. Failure
to do so could result in damage to the motorcycle electrical
system. (00215a)
Connect positive (+) battery cable first. If positive (+) cable
should contact ground with negative (-) cable connected,
the resulting sparks can cause a battery explosion, which
could result in death or serious injury. (00068a)
Do not over-tighten bolts on battery terminals. Use
recommended torque values. Over-tightening battery ter-
minal bolts could result in damage to battery terminals.
(00216a)
10 AMP 20 AMP
CHARGER
N/A
10 minutes
20 minutes
1 hour 30 minutes
40 minutes
2008 XB Service: Maintenance 1-11
N/A