Maintenance and Adjustment
121
Battery Maintenance During
Storage and Infrequent Use of the
Motorcycle
During storage or infrequent use of the
motorcycle, inspect the battery Voltage
weekly using a digital multimeter. Follow
the manufacturer’s instructions supplied
with the meter.
Should the battery Voltage fall below
12.7 Volts, the battery should be charged
(see page 121).
Allowing a battery to discharge or
leaving it discharged for even a short
period of time causes sulphation of the
lead plates. Sulphation is a normal
chemical reaction inside the battery,
however over time the sulphate can
crystallise on the plates making recovery
difficult or impossible. This permanent
damage is not covered by the
motorcycle warranty, as it is not due to
a manufacturing defect.
Keeping the battery fully charged
reduces the likelihood of it freezing in
cold conditions. Allowing a battery to
freeze will cause serious internal
damage to the battery.
Battery Charging
For help with selecting a battery
charger, checking the battery Voltage or
battery charging, contact your local
authorised Triumph dealer.
Should the battery Voltage fall below
12.7 Volts the battery should be charged
using a Triumph approved battery
charger. Always follow the instructions
supplied with the battery charger.
The battery gives off explosive gases;
keep sparks, flames and cigarettes
away. Provide adequate ventilation
when charging or using the battery in
an enclosed space.
The battery contains sulphuric acid
(battery acid). Contact with the skin or
eyes may cause severe burns. Wear
protective clothing and a face shield.
If battery acid gets on your skin, flush
with water immediately.
If battery acid gets in your eyes, flush
with water for at least 15 minutes and
SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
IMMEDIATELY.
If battery acid is swallowed, drink large
quantities of water and SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
KEEP BATTERY ACID OUT OF THE
REACH OF CHILDREN.
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