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Maintenance
Fundamentals
I
Cleaning
the
Battery
Terminals
1.
Remove the battery.
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2.
If the terminals
are
starting
to
corrode and
are
coated
with
a
wh
ite substance, wash
with
warm
water
and wipe clean.
3.
If the termin
als
are heavily corroded, clean
the terminals with a wire brush or sandpaper.
Wear safety
glasses.
4.
After cleaning, reinstall the battery.
The battery
has
a limited life span. Consu
lt
your
dealer about when you should replace the
battery.
Always replace the battery
with
another maintenance-free battery
of
the same
type.
I
Charging
If you
use
electrical accessories
that
drain the
battery
or
you
do
not
ride frequently, we
recommend
that
you charge the battery every
30
days
using a charger designed specifically
for
your Honda, which
can
be
purchased from your
dea
ler.
Read
the information
that
came
with
your battery charger and foll
ow
the
in
structions
on the battery. Avoid using
an
automobile-type
battery charger,
as
these
can
overheat a
motorcycle battery and cause permanent
damage.
Make sure the ignition switch
is
in the
OFF
position before charging the battery.
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Improper
charging
can
damage
the
battery.
If
you
can't
charge
the
battery
or
it
appears
unable
to
hold
a
charge,
contact
your
dealer.
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