Battery Discharge During Storage And Infrequent Use Of The Motorcycle; Battery Charging - Triumph Street Triple R Owner's Handbook Manual

high ambient temperatures, or the
addition of electrical security systems
or other electrical accessories will all
increase this rate of battery discharge.
Disconnecting the battery from the
motorcycle during storage will reduce
the rate of discharge.
Battery Discharge During Storage
and Infrequent Use of the
Motorcycle
During storage or infrequent use of the
motorcycle, inspect the battery voltage
weekly using a multimeter. Follow the
manufacturer's instructions
with the meter.
Should the battery voltage fall below
12.7 Volts, the battery
charged.
Allowing a battery to discharge or
leaving it discharged for even a short
period of time causes sulphation of
the lead plates. Sulphation is a normal
part of the chemical reaction inside
the battery, however over time the
sulphate can crystallize on the plates
making recovery difficult or impossible.
This permanent damage is not covered
by the motorcycle warranty, as it is not
due to a manufacturing defect.
Keeping the battery
reduces the likelihood of it freezing
in cold conditions. Allowing a battery
to freeze will cause serious internal
damage to the battery.

Battery Charging

supplied
should be
For
charger, checking the battery voltage
or battery charging, contact your local
fully charged
authorized Triumph dealer.
Should the battery voltage fall below
12.7 Volts, the battery should be charged
using
charger. Always remove the battery
from the motorcycle and follow the
instructions supplied with the battery
charger.
For
(beyond two weeks) the battery should
be removed from the motorcycle and
kept charged using a Triumph approved
maintenance charger.
MAINTENANCE
Warning
The battery contains sulfuric acid
(battery acid). Contact with skin or
eyes may cause severe burns. Wear
protective clothing and a face shield.
If battery acid gets on your skin, flush
with water immediately.
If battery acid gets in your eyes, flush
with water for at least 15 minutes
and SEEK MEDICAL
IMMEDIATELY.
If battery acid is swallowed, drink large
quantities of water and SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
KEEP BATTERY ACID OUT OF THE
REACH OF CHILDREN.
Caution
Do not use an automotive quick
charger as it may overcharge and
damage the battery.
help with selecting a battery
a Triumph
extended periods
ATTENTION
approved battery
of storage
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