Triumph DAYTONA 675 Service Manual page 483

Electrical
8. After the electrolyte has drained into the battery,
allow the battery to stand with the electrolyte
container in place for a further 30 minutes for
batteries 3Ah - 12Ah or 1 hour for batteries greater
than 12Ah.
Remove the electrolyte container and adapter
9.
carefully, and dispose of immediately.
10. Place the sealing cap strip LOOSELY over the filling
holes of the battery.
11. Charge the battery using the BatteryMate 150-9.
Refer to the instructions supplied with the
BatteryMate 150-9.
Caution
The caps must be fitted (after charging) within two
hours of filling the battery with acid. Leaving the battery
open to the atmosphere for longer than is necessary will
start to reverse the chemical reaction which takes place
within the battery, greatly reducing the battery life.
12. After charging is complete, press down firmly with
both hands to seat the caps (do not use tools or force
the caps into position).
13. Disconnect the charger and allow the battery to
stand for 1 hour before fitting to the motorcycle.
14. Fit the battery to the motorcycle, positive (red) lead
first.
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Service Manual - Daytona 675, Street Triple and Street Triple R
Battery Maintenance
The battery is a sealed type and does not require any
maintenance other than routine recharging such as
during storage.
It is not possible to adjust the electrolyte level in the
battery.
Note:
• The charge level in the battery must be
maintained to maximise the battery life.
With normal use of the motorcycle, the charging system
will keep the battery charged. If the motorcycle is unused
the battery will gradually discharge due to battery self
discharge and the continuous current drain for the clock
and the engine control module memory.
The rate of battery discharge can be greatly increased by
the addition of electrical security systems or other
accessories.
If the motorcycle is used for very short journeys, the
alternator will not have enough time to replenish the
charge used to start and run it. Therefore, the battery
should be charged after each return journey following the
instructions and advice given here and in the owner
handbook under the sections Battery Discharge and
Battery Discharge During Storage and Infrequent Use of
the Motorcycle.
Allowing a battery to discharge, or leaving it discharged
over a period of time, causes sulphation of the lead plates
within the battery.
Sulphation is a normal chemical reaction inside the battery
and over a period of time sulphate will crystallise on to the
lead plates making charging difficult or impossible. The
result is a permanently damaged battery, which would not
be covered by the motorcycle warranty.
Keeping a battery at full charge reduces the chance of it
freezing in cold conditions. Allowing a battery to freeze
can cause serious internal damage to the battery.
When leaving the motorcycle standing for more than a
few days, regularly check the battery Voltage using a
digital multimeter. Should the battery Voltage fall below
12.8V, charge the battery using the BatteryMate 150-9.
Refer to the instructions supplied with the BatteryMate
150-9.
For extended periods of storage (beyond two weeks) the
battery should be removed and the battery Voltage
checked regularly and charged when below 12.8V
(LIMP