2003 Buell XB9R: Electrical
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BATTERY CABLE ROUTING
Positive battery cable runs from starter post to positive bat-
tery terminal. Negative battery cable runs from frame to neg-
ative battery terminal. See
Figure 7-41.
BATTERY INSTALLATION AND
CONNECTION
1.
Place the fully charged battery into the battery box, ter-
minal side up.
CAUTION
Connect the cables to the correct battery terminals or
damage to the motorcycle electrical system will occur.
1
WARNING
1
WARNING
Always connect the positive battery cable first. If the
positive cable should contact ground with the negative
cable installed, the resulting sparks may cause a battery
explosion which could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Overtightening fasteners can damage battery terminals.
2.
Insert fastener through battery positive cable (red) into
threaded hole of battery positive (+) terminal. Tighten
fastener to 72-96 in-lbs (8-11 Nm).
3.
Insert fastener through battery negative cable (black)
into threaded hole of battery negative (-) terminal.
Tighten fastener to 72-96 in-lbs (8-11 Nm).
4.
Apply a light coat of petroleum jelly or corrosion retar-
dant material to both battery terminals.
5.
Install battery strap.
1
WARNING
1
WARNING
After installing seat, pull upward on front of seat to be
sure it is locked in position. If seat is loose, it could shift
during vehicle operation and startle the rider, causing
loss of control which could result in death or serious
injury.
6.
Install seat. See
2.38 SEAT
.
Table 7-15. Battery Charging Rates/Times
Battery
Amp-Hour
State of Charge
3
Amp Charger
6
Amp Charger
10
Amp Charger
20
Amp Charger
Voltage Reading
% of Charge
12
12.8 V
100%
-
-
-
-
12.6 V
75%
1 hour
20 minutes
40 minutes
25 minutes
12 minutes
12.3 V
50%
2 hours
40 minutes
1 hour
20 minutes
40 minutes
25 minutes
12.0 V
25%
4 hours
2 hours
1 hour
10 minutes
40 minutes
11.8 V
0%
5 hours,
20 minutes
2 hours,
40 minutes
1 hour
40 minutes
50 minutes
The figures listed above assume that the battery is charging at room temperature. If warmer than room temperature, use a slightly shorter
charging time. If colder, use a slightly longer charging time.
The use of constant current chargers to charge sealed maintenance-free batteries is not recommended. Any overcharge will cause dry-
out and premature battery failure. If a constant current charger is the only type available, do not exceed the charge times listed above and
do not continue charging the battery if it gets hot. When charging, never exceed 15 volts for more than 30 minutes.
Figure 7-41. Negative Battery Cable
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