Modern rechargeable batteries do not require maintenance during the entire service life and remain operational for a sufficiently long time. To increase the battery life, it is necessary to prevent its complete discharge, regularly check the reliability of the battery fastening, periodically clean the battery case and terminals from oxides and dirt. After a long period of parking, the battery must be recharged using a special charger.
To clean the battery terminals, you will need fine-grained sandpaper or a special terminal cleaning tool.
It is important to remember that before any work related to battery maintenance, it is necessary to disconnect the negative cable from the battery terminal.
Attention! The constant formation of oxides on the surface of the wire terminals and on the battery terminals indicates increased voltage in the motorcycle's on-board network, caused by improper operation of the generator voltage regulator or poor fastening of the wire terminals on the battery terminals.
The electrolyte level in the battery should be checked regularly. This is done visually, according to the marks applied to the battery case. The electrolyte level must be between the max and min marks. If the electrolyte level is insufficient, it is necessary to remove the plug and add distilled water through the filler hole.
Attention! Only distilled water can be added to the battery! You cannot add electrolyte or plain water instead of distilled water! This will cause the battery to fail.
We check the density of the electrolyte with a hydrometer. With a fully charged battery, the electrolyte density should be close to that indicated in Table 23.1.
In the absence of a hydrometer, the state of charge of the battery can be checked with a voltmeter by measuring the voltage at the battery terminals. We compare the obtained result with the values indicated in table 23.1 and determine the battery charge.
Table 23.1
Climatic operating conditions | Electrolyte density (at +25°C), g/cm3 | |||
poured into the battery when refueling | in a battery in which the state of charge of the batteries | |||
100% | 75% | 50% | ||
Hot climate (all year round) | 1,23 | 1,25 | 1,21 | 1,17 |
Temperate climate (all year round) | 1,25 | 1,27 | 1,23 | 1,19 |
cold climate (all year round) | 1,27 | 1,29 | 1,25 | 1,21 |
Very cold: | ||||
- in winter | 1,29 | 1,31 | 1.27 | 1,23 |
- summer | 1,25 | 1,27 | 1,23 | 1,19 |
Table 23.2
Voltage at battery terminals, V | Degree of charge, % |
12,6 | 100 |
12,4 | 75 |
12,2 | 50 |
12,0 | 25 |
Removing
To remove the battery, you must first remove the seat (see «Seat - removal and installation»).
I. Using a 10 mm wrench, unscrew the bolt of the battery compartment cover.
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2. Open the battery compartment cover by sliding it back.
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3. Using a 10 mm wrench, unscrew the bolt of the negative terminal of the battery and disconnect the wire.
Attention! The negative cable should always be the first to be disconnected from the battery and the last to be connected! Otherwise, there may be a short circuit, damage to the battery, or even a fire.
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4. Remove the insulating cover of the positive terminal of the battery by sliding it up, after which we unscrew the bolt of the positive terminal of the battery with a Phillips screwdriver and disconnect the wire.
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5. Remove the battery from the compartment.
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Installation
We install the battery in the reverse order. Lubricate the battery terminals and leads with grease before connecting the wires.