Battery Installation - Triumph Explorer Owner's Handbook Manual

Maintenance and Adjustment
Should the battery Voltage fall below
12.7 Volts, the battery should be charged
using a Triumph approved
charger. Always follow the instructions
supplied with the battery charger.
For extended periods of storage (beyond
two weeks) the battery should be
removed from the motorcycle and kept
charged using a Triumph approved
maintenance charger.
Similarly, should the battery charge fall
to a level where it will not start the
motorcycle, remove the battery from the
motorcycle before charging.
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Battery Installation

battery
Ensure that the battery terminals do
not touch the motorcycle frame as
this may cause a short circuit or
spark, which would ignite battery
gases causing a risk of personal
injury.
Place the battery in the battery case.
Reconnect the battery, positive (red)
lead first.
Apply a light coat of grease to the
terminals to prevent corrosion.
Cover the positive terminal with the
protective cap.
Refit the battery strap.
Refit the chassis ECM cover and secure
with the wing nut. Tighten the wing nut
to 1.25 Nm.
Refit the rider's seat.
Note:
• After reconnecting the battery, it is
necessary to:
• Allow the TSAS system (if equipped)
to recalibrate
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