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Electrical System and Light Signal
Battery
The battery in this vehicle is a maintenance-free battery� Therefore, it is unnecessary to inspect the
amount of battery electrolyte or add distilled water� To ensure optimum service life of the battery, keep the
battery charged properly to ensure the battery has reserve capacity available at the starter motor� When
the motorcycle is used frequently, battery is charged by the motorcycle charging system� If the motorcycle
is only used occasionally, or used for a short time during each ride, the battery can remain discharged�
Batteries can also self-discharge from infrequent use� The rate of discharge varies with battery type and
ambient temperature� When environment temperature rises for example, the rate of discharge could
increase by a factor of 1 for every 15°C temperature rise.
In cold weather, if battery is not charged properly it can easily cause freeze the electrolyte, which may lead
to battery cracking and warp electrode plates out of shape� Proper, full charging of the battery improves
freeze-proof capability�
Battery Sulfation
A common battery failure is battery sulfation� When the battery is lack of power for a long time, sulfation
may occur in the electrolyte� Sulfation is an abnormal product produced by chemical reaction in the battery�
If the battery occurs sulfation, and still continue to let the battery discharge, the battery plates may damage
permanent, and the battery can not be charged� When such a fault occurs, the only way is to replace with
a new battery�
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