Triumph Tiger Explorer XR 2017 Service Manual page 632

Tiger Explorer XR Series
The battery contains harmful materials. Always keep children away from the battery whether or not it is fitted
in the motorcycle.
Do not attach jump leads to the battery, touch the battery cables together or reverse the polarity of the cables
as any of these actions may cause a spark which would ignite battery gases causing a risk of personal injury.
Battery Removal
Before starting work, ensure the motorcycle is stabilised and adequately supported. This will help prevent it
from falling and causing injury to the operator or damage to the motorcycle.
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.
Remove the rider's seat (see Rider's Seat - Removal).
Disconnect the battery, negative (black) lead first.
1. Remove the battery strap.
2. Take the battery out of the under seat tray.
Battery Installation
Before starting work, ensure the motorcycle is stabilised and adequately supported. This will help prevent it
from falling and causing injury to the operator or damage to the motorcycle.
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4. Battery strap
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