Royal Enfield BULLET TRIALS 500 Owner's Manual page 50

MINOR MAINTENANCE TIPS
BATTERY & MAINTENANCE
The Motorcycle is provided with

12V-12Ah MF Battery.
Periodically check the battery for

cleanliness and corrosion free
terminals.
REMOVAL OF BATTERY FROM THE MOTORCYCLE
The battery is located on the left

side of the motorcycle near the
electrical box.
 Ensure motorcycle is parked on
its center stand, in a well
ventilated area.
Ensure the ignition switch and

engine stop switch are in OFF
position.
Insert the key into the battery cover lock, turn

anticlockwise and hold.
Remove the battery cover

outwards while releasing the
cover from the lock peg on top.
Disconnect the -VE Terminal first

and then +VE terminal.
Remove the rubber straps and

take out the battery.
ASSEMBLY OF BATTERY ON MOTORCYCLE
 Locate the battery in the carrier.
 Secure the battery to the carrier with the
rubber strap.
 Connect the +ve first and then -ve
terminal to the respective cables and
smear petroleum jelly on the terminals, and cover
the terminals with the rubber sleeve provided on
the respective cables.
 Position the battery cover over the lugs on top and
close the cover.
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Positive Negative
terminal terminal