Battery Maintenance; At Each Charging Cycle; Monthly - Bad Boy INSTINCT Owner's Manual

Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.
slower in cold conditions. Temperature is important when conducting tests on a battery and test results must be cor-
rected to compensate for temperature differences.
As a battery ages, it still performs adequately except that its capacity is diminished. Capacity describes the time that a
battery can continue to provide its design amperes from a full charge.
A battery has a maximum life, therefore good maintenance is designed to maximize the available life and reduce the
factors that can reduce the life of the battery.

Battery Maintenance

Tool List
Insulated Wrench, 9/16" .............................................. 1
Hydrometer.................................................................. 1
Battery Protective Spray.............................................. 1
Most of the battery set is located under the seat, one battery is located under the cowl. The single battery under the cowl
is supplied with a battery fill system tube that is located in the passenger side glove box, the remaining batteries are
accessed by raising an removing the seat bottom and the battery compartment cover.

At Each Charging Cycle

To reduce the possibility of fire, never attach a battery charger to a vehicle that is to be unattended
beyond the normal charging cycle. Overcharging could cause damage to the vehicle batteries and
result in extreme overheating. The charger should be checked after 24 hours and unplugged after
the charge cycle is complete.
Before charging the batteries, inspect the plug of the battery charger and vehicle receptacle housing for dirt or debris.
Charge the batteries after each day's use.

Monthly

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Inspect all wiring for fraying, loose terminations, corrosion or deterioration of insulation.
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Check that the electrolyte level is correct and add suitable water as required.
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Clean the batteries and wire terminations.
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Torque battery terminal nuts to 95 - 105 in. lbs. (11 - 12 Nm).
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Coat battery terminals with commercially available protectant.
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Replace all terminal covers.
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Replace battery compartment cover and note service date on chart.
MAINTENANCE
Qty. Tool List
Battery Carrier .........................................................1
Battery Maintenance Kit P/N 25587-G01 ................1
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