Battery Installation - Triumph Bonneville Handbook

Maintenance and Adjustment
Caution
Do not use an automotive quick charger as
it may overcharge and damage the battery.
Should the battery voltage fall below
12.7 Volts, the battery should be charged
using a Triumph approved battery charger.
Always remove the battery
motorcycle and follow the
supplied with the battery charger.
For extended periods of storage (beyond two
weeks) the battery should be removed from
the motorcycle and kept charged using a
Triumph approved maintenance charger.
Similarly, should the battery charge fall to a
level where it will not start the motorcycle,
remove the battery from the motorcycle
before charging.
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Battery Installation

Ensure that the battery terminals do not
touch any part of the motorcycle as this
may cause a short circuit or spark which
would ignite battery gases causing a risk of
personal injury and damage to the
from the
motorcycle.
instructions
• Ensure the Engine Control Module
(ECM) and its cover are correctly
located behind the battery.
• Place the battery in the battery case.
• Reconnect the battery leads, positive
(red) lead first.
• Apply a light coat of grease to the
terminals to prevent corrosion.
• Cover the positive terminal with the
protective cap.
• Reinstall the battery strap.
• Reinstall the seat as described in the
general information section.
Warning