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BATTERY CABLE ROUTING
Positive battery cable runs from the starter post to the posi-
tive battery terminal. Negative battery cable runs from frame
to negative battery terminal.
NOTE
Route negative battery cable between battery and frame rail.
BATTERY INSTALLATION AND
CONNECTION
1. Place the fully charged battery on the battery pad, termi-
nal side facing up.
CAUTION
Connect the cables to the correct battery terminals. Fail-
ure to do so could result in damage to the motorcycle
electrical system. (00215a)
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WARNING
Connect positive (+) battery cable first. If positive (+)
cable should contact ground with negative (-) cable con-
nected, the resulting sparks can cause a battery explo-
sion, which could result in death or serious injury.
(00068a)
CAUTION
Do not over-tighten bolts on battery terminals. Use rec-
ommended torque values. Over-tightening battery termi-
nal bolts could result in damage to battery terminals.
(00216a)
2. See Figure 7-61. Insert bolt through battery positive
cable (red) into threaded hole of battery positive (+) ter-
minal. Tighten bolt to 72-96 in-lbs (8-11 Nm).
3. Insert bolt through battery negative cable (black) into
threaded hole of battery negative (-) terminal. Tighten
bolt to 72-96 in-lbs (8-11 Nm).
4. Apply a light coat of petroleum jelly or corrosion retardant
material to both battery terminals.
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WARNING
After installing seat, pull upward on front of seat to be
sure it is in locked position. While riding, a loose seat can
shift causing loss of control, which could result in death
or serious injury. (00070a)
5. Install seat. See 2.28 SEAT.
WARNING
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5
1. Bolts (2)
2. Bolt
3. Pads (4)
4. Pad
5. Boot
Figure 7-61. Battery Installation
2007 Buell P3: Electrical
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(-)
4
3
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