2006 Buell Lightning: Electrical 7-33
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BATTERY CABLES 7.10
REMOVAL
1WARNING1WARNING
To prevent accidental vehicle start-up, which could
cause death or serious injury, disconnect negative (-)
battery cable before proceeding. (00048a)
1WARNING1WARNING
Disconnect negative (-) 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.
(00049a)
1. See Figure 7-40. Disconnect negative and positive
cables from battery, negative cable first.
a. Remove fastener holding negative cable to negative
terminal.
b. Remove fastener holding positive cable to positive
battery terminal.
2. See Figure 7-42. Remove fastener to detach negative
battery cable from frame.
3. See Figure 7-40. Remove protective rubber boot from
starter fastener. Remove fastener with washer to detach
positive battery cable from starter.
4. Cut 14 gauge Red/Yellow wire approximately 6 in. (152.4
mm) above the point where it enters the main harness
bundle.
NOTE
This is to allow a splice to be made for the new positive cable
to be installed.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean cable connectors and battery terminals using a
wire brush or sandpaper to remove any oxidation.
1WARNING1WARNING
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
Connect the cables to the correct battery terminals. Fail-
ure to do so could result in damage to the motorcycle
electrical system. (00215a)
Figure 7-40. Battery
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(+)
(-)
1. Battery
2. Battery boot
3. Positive cable
4. Negative cable
5. Cable separator (not used on XB12Ss)
6. To frame
7. To starter
8. Red/Yellow wire (14 gauge, to be spliced)
9. Battery strap
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