Battery Already in Service
Factory commissioned battery - battery already in service
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Before carrying out the following procedure the battery must be disconnected and removed from the motorcycle.
Use the guidelines in the table below for charging. Always verify the battery condition before charging, and 30 minutes after charging.
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A fully charged battery should read 12.8 volts or higher after the battery has been off the charger for 30 minutes or more.
Table of Battery Charging Times
State of charge | Voltage | Action | Charge time (using BatteryMate 150-9) |
|---|---|---|---|
100% | 12.8 V - 13.0 V | None. Check at 4 months from date of delivery | None required |
75% - 100% | 12.5 V - 12.8 V | Charge and check in 4 months from date of last check | 3 - 6 hours |
50% - 75% | 12.0 V - 12.5 V | Needs charge | 5 - 11 hours |
25% - 50% | 11.5 V - 12.0 V | Needs charge | At least 13 hours |
0% - 25% | 11.5 V or less | Needs recovery using BatteryMate 150-9. Retest after recovery | 20 hours |