Charging The Battery - Ducati MULTISTRADA 1100 S Use And Maintenance Manual

Charging the battery

Before charging the battery, it is best to remove it from the
motorcycle.
Remove the left half fairing (see page 58). Always
disconnect the black negative terminal (-) first, and then
the red positive terminal (+).
Unscrew the two screws (1) securing the battery brackets
and remove the battery from the battery compartment.
Warning
The battery produces explosive gases: keep it away
from heat sources and flames.
Charge the battery in a well-ventilated area.
Connect the red battery charger lead to the positive (+)
terminal on the battery, and the black lead to the negative (-)
terminal.
Important
Always connect up the battery before switching
the battery charger on: failure to do so can result in
sparking at the battery terminals, which could ignite
the gases inside the cells.
Always connect the red positive terminal (+) first.
Reinstall the battery on its support and secure the brackets
with the screws (1). Connect the terminals. Use some
grease on the fastening screws to improve conductivity.
(fig. 60)
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Warning
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
Charge the battery at 0.9 A for 5 to 10 hours.
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fig. 60
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