The battery installed in this motorcycle is a sealed type, so it is not necessary to check the battery electrolyte level or add distilled water.
The sealing strip should not be pulled off once the specified electrolyte has been installed in the battery for initial service.
However, in order to maximize battery life and ensure that it will provide the power needed to start the motorcycle you must properly maintain the battery’s charge. When used regularly, the charging system in the motorcycle helps keep the battery fully charged. If your motorcycle is only used occasionally or for short periods of time, the battery is more likely to discharge.
Due to their internal composition, batteries continually self discharge.
The discharge rate depends on the type of battery and ambient temperature.
As temperature rises, so does the discharge rate. Every 15°C (59°F) doubles the rate.
Electrical accessories, such as digital
clocks and computer memory, also
draw current from the battery even
when the key is switched off. Due to
a combination of such “key-off” draws
and hot temperature, a battery can go
from fully charged to completely discharged
in a matter of days.
In extremely cold weather the fluid in an inadequately charged battery can easily freeze, which can crack the case and buckle the plates. A fully charged battery can withstand sub-freezing temperature with no damage.
Tire Wear, Damage
Battery SulfationExternal Shift Mechanism Removal
Remove:
Shift Lever (see Shift Pedal Removal)
Oil Pump Drive Gear (see Oil Pump Drive Gear Removal/
Installation in the Engine Lubrication System
chapter)
Circlip [A]
Washer [B]
Special Tool - Outside Circlip Pliers: 57001-144
Remove:
Shift Shaft Assembly [A]
Washer [B] ...
Subthrottle Sensor Output Voltage Inspection
Measure the output voltage at the subthrottle sensor in
the same way as input voltage inspection, note the following.
Disconnect the subthrottle sensor connector and connect
the setting adapter [A] between these connectors.
Special Tool - Throttle Sensor Setting Adapter: 57001
-1538
...
Idle Speed Control Valve Actuator Installation
Replace the O-ring [A] with a new one.
Apply engine oil to the new O-ring.
Install the idle speed control valve [A] as shown in the
figure.
10° [B]
Tighten:
Torque - Idle Speed Control Valve Actuator Retainer
Screws: 2.06 N·m (0.21 kgf·m, 18 in·lb)
Install th ...