Caution! Attach the cables to the correct battery terminals using the proper torque. Overtightening bolts can damage battery terminals and incorrect connections may damage the motorcycle’s electrical system.
Warning! Always connect the positive battery cable first. If the positive cable should contact ground with the negative cable installed, the resulting sparks may cause a battery explosion that could result in death or serious injury.
1. See Figure 1-22. Stretch rubber hold-down strap over airbox cover frame tabs.
Figure 1-22. Position hold-down strap
2. See Figure 1-20. Install battery with negative terminal on left side. Move hold-down strap over battery case.
Figure 1-20. Battery (12 amp-hour): 1. Negative battery cable bolt; 2. Positive battery cable bolt; 3. Battery strap clip
3. Attach positive battery cable first. Tighten terminal bolt (2) to 6.8-10.9 Nm (60-96 in-lbs).
4. Attach negative battery cable and tighten terminal bolt (1) to 6.8-10.9 Nm (60-96 in-lbs).
Note. Battery must sit flat on bottom of tray pad. Verify that battery does not sit on front edge of tray pad.
5. Install airbox. See 1.4 Airbox and air filter.
6. Install maxi-fuse and side cover. Tighten side cover fastener to 11-17 Nm (98-150 in-lbs).