Battery Cables; Removal - Buell XB 2008 Series Service Manual

BATTERY CABLES

REMOVAL

To prevent accidental vehicle start-up, which could cause
death or serious injury, disconnect negative (-) battery
cable before proceeding. (00048a)
Disconnect negative (-) battery cable first. If positive (+)
cable should contact ground with negative (-) cable con-
nected, the resulting sparks can cause a battery explosion,
which could result in death or serious injury. (00049a)
1. See Figure 7-19
(Lightning/Ulysses). Disconnect negative and positive
cables from battery, negative cable first.
a. Remove fastener holding negative cable to negative
terminal.
b. Remove fastener holding positive cable to positive
battery terminal.
2. See Figure 7-21. Remove fastener to detach negative
battery cable from frame.
3. See Figure 7-22. Remove protective rubber boot from
starter fastener. Remove fastener with washer to detach
positive battery cable from starter.
The cutting of the 14 gauge Red/Yellow wire is made to allow
splicing to the new positive cable.
4. Cut 14 gauge Red/Yellow wire.
a. For Firebolt models, cut the 14 gauge Red/Yellow
wire approximately 6 in. (152.4 mm) below the pos-
itive battery terminal.
b. For Lightning and Ulysses models, cut the 14 gauge
Red/Yellow wire approximately 6 in. (152.4 mm)
above the point where it enters the main harness
bundle.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean cable connectors and battery terminals using a wire
brush or sandpaper to remove any oxidation.
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)
Connect the cables to the correct battery terminals. Failure
to do so could result in damage to the motorcycle electrical
system. (00215a)
(Firebolt) or Figure
NOTE
2. Connect cables to frame and starter.
a. See Figure
to starter using fastener with washer. Tighten fastener
to 60-85 in-lbs (7-10 Nm).
b. Reinstall protective rubber boot.
c. See Figure
frame. Tighten to 48-72 in-lbs (5.4-8.1 Nm).
d. Splice the 14 gauge Red/Yellow wire from positive
battery cable to main fuse wire (Firebolt models) or
to main harness bundle (Lightning and Ulysses
models).
3. Apply light coat of petroleum jelly or corrosion-retardant
material to both battery terminals.
7-20
4. Connect cables to battery.
a. Connect positive battery cable to positive (+) battery
terminal using fastener. Tighten terminal fasteners to
72-96 in-lbs (8-11 Nm).
b. Connect negative battery cable to negative (-) battery
terminal using fastener. Tighten terminal fasteners to
72-96 in-lbs (8-11 Nm).
7-22. First, connect positive battery cable
7-21. Attach negative battery cable to
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