MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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The
battery
materials. Always keep children and
pets away from the battery at all
times.
Battery Removal
Make sure that the battery terminals
do not touch the motorcycle frame.
This may cause a short circuit or spark
which would ignite battery gases
causing a risk of personal injury.
All Models except Speed Twin 1200 and
Thruxton RS
1
9
8
1.
USB socket
2.
Positive (+) terminal
3.
Engine Control Module (ECM) fasteners
4.
Accessory cable
5.
Connectors
6.
Battery
7.
Negative (-) terminal
8.
Battery cover
9.
Battery strap
To remove the battery:
Remove the seat (see page 71).
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Warning
contains
harmful
Warning
2
3
5
3
7
6
Disconnect
▼
negative (black) lead first and then
the positive (red) lead.
Release the accessory connector.
▼
Carefully
▼
connector cable from the ECM unit
clips.
Loosen the fasteners on the ECM
▼
unit.
Release the three connectors to the
▼
ECM unit.
Carefully lift the ECM unit and place
▼
to the side allowing access to the
battery.
Note
Make sure that the ECM unit is handled
with care during the battery removal or
installation process.
Detach the USB port socket.
▼
Remove the battery strap.
▼
Remove the battery cover.
▼
Carefully remove the battery from
▼
the motorcycle.
4
Speed Twin 1200 and Thruxton RS Only
1
4
1.
Battery
2.
Positive (+) terminal
3.
Negative (-) terminal
4.
Battery strap
the
battery
release
the
accessory
2
3
leads,