Honda CX500 1978 Shop Manual page 219

HONDA
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C X 5 0 0
BATTERY/
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CHARGING SYSTEM
SERVICE INFORMATION 16-1
TROUBLESHOOTING 16-2
BATTERY 16-3
CHARGING SYSTEM 16-4
A.C. GENERATOR REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION 16-6
SERVICE INFORMATION
W O R K I N G PRACTICE
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Battery acid level should be checked regularly, add distilled water when necessary.
Quick-charging the battery should only be done in an emergency; slow-charging is preferred
Remove the battery from the motorcycle for charging.
Keep fire or sparks away from a charging battery because it produces hydrogen.
All charging system components can be tested on the motorcycle.
SPECIFICATIONS
Date of Issue: January, 1981
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HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
16-1
12V. 14 amperehours
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1.28120"~ ( 6 8 " ~ )
1.4 amperes maxlmum
High beam: 5 amperes minimum/5,000 rpm 114.5 volts)
Transistorized non.adjustable
Battery
AC generator
Voltage regulator
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Capac~ty
Spec~fic gravity
Charging rate
Capacity
Type