Yamaha YZF-R1 Owner's Manual page 87

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KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
IES OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
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To store the battery
1. If the motorcycle will not be used
for more than one month, remove
the battery, fully charge it, and
then place it in a cool, dry place.
2. If the battery will be stored for
more than two months, check it at
least once a month and fully
charge it if necessary.
3. Fully charge the battery before in-
stallation.
4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly con-
nected to the battery terminals.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
CAUTION:
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G Always keep
charged. Storing a discharged
battery can cause permanent
battery damage.
G To charge a sealed-type (MF)
battery, a special (constant-
voltage) battery charger is re-
quired. Using a conventional
battery charger will damage the
battery. If you do not have ac-
cess to a sealed-type (MF) bat-
tery charger, have a Yamaha
dealer charge your battery.
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the battery
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