Battery - Honda 1999 Shadow Aero VT1100C3 Owner's Manual

Battery
Your motorcycle has a conventional-type
battery that requires periodic checking of
the electrolyte level. We recommend
checking the level at least every 30 days.
Operating your motorcycle or storing your
battery with insufficient electrolyte can
cause sulfation and battery plate damage
from corrosion.
Proper battery maintenance will prolong
battery life and prevent battery problems
or permanent damage that will require
replacing the battery prematurely.
Electrical accessories use current from the
battery - even when the ignition is OFF.
Limited operation also allows the battery
to discharge. If you have electrical
accessories on your motorcycle - or do
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not ride frequently, we recommend that
you charge the battery frequently (see
Battery Charging,
page 130 ).
If you do not expect to ride your
motorcycle for at least two weeks, we
recommend you remove the battery - or
at least disconnect the battery cables
(negative cable first).
If you plan to store your motorcycle, see
Battery Storage,
page 128.
If you note rapid loss of electrolyte or if
your battery seems weak, causing slow
starting or other electrical problems, see
your Honda dealer.