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Battery Maintenance
The battery is a sealed type and does not require any maintenance other than checking
the voltage and routine recharging such as during storage.
It is not possible to adjust the electrolyte level in the battery.
With normal use of the motorcycle, the charging system will keep the battery charged. If
the motorcycle is unused, the battery will gradually discharge due to battery self
discharge and the continuous current drain for the clock and the engine control module
memory.
The rate of battery discharge can be greatly increased by the addition of electrical
security systems or other accessories.
Allowing a battery to discharge, or leaving it discharged over a period of time, causes
sulphation of the lead plates within the battery.
Sulphation is a normal chemical reaction inside the battery and over a period of time
sulphate will crystallise on to the lead plates making charging difficult or impossible. The
result is a permanently damaged battery, which would not be covered by the motorcycle
warranty.
Keeping a battery at full charge reduces the chance of it freezing in cold conditions.
Allowing a battery to freeze can cause serious internal damage to the battery.
When leaving the motorcycle standing for more than a few days, regularly check the
battery voltage using a digital multimeter. Should the battery voltage fall below 12.8 V,
charge the battery using the BatteryMate Battery Charger - see latest Parts Catalogue for
part number information. Refer to the instructions supplied with the BatteryMate Battery
charger.
For extended periods of storage (beyond two weeks) the battery should be removed and
the battery voltage checked regularly and charged when below 12.8 V.
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