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PDI Procedures - Removing, Filling and Charging Battery

R 1200 CL

R 1200 CL Introduction

Note: Various models will eventually be

factory equipped with a GEL CELL

type battery. When this change over

occurs, this PDI procedure will be

revised. Please refer to appropriate

Service Bulletin and or Battery

Information Sheet located in Technical

Training Section of MTAS.

• Remove battery breather tube and

hold down bracket.

• Lift battery out of tray.

Remove battery and fill with electrolyte

Warning:

Battery electrolyte is acid and is extremely caustic. Protect your eyes,

face, hands, clothing and protect the motorcycle paint work.

• Fill the battery with electrolyte, replace the caps,

and let stand for one hour.

• Remove air bubbles and top off with more elec-

trolyte if necessary.

• Charge the battery for 10 hours at a 2 amp rating. Use the appropriate charg-

ing system, do not use a maintenance trickle charger.

• Let battery stand for 24 hours before testing the battery.

• Specific gravity of the electrolyte in a fully charged battery should measure

1.26 or above in each cell. This measurement is taken with a high quality bat-

tery hydrometer.

• Mark the date on the battery.

• Make sure the ignition is turned off.

• Connect the red positive lead first,

then the black negative lead last.

• Remember to reconnect the vent.

Replace the retaining tray.

• Apply acid-proof grease to the bat-

tery terminal posts.

Electrolyte =

• 35% Sulfuric Acid,

• 65% Water

Specific gravity = 1.28

Mark the Service Date on the Battery Label

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