Royal Enfield Bullet Trials Works Replica - Owner's Manual > Battery & maintenance

• The Motorcycle is provided with 12V-12Ah MF Battery.
• Periodically check the battery for cleanliness and corrosion free terminals. 

REMOVAL OF BATTERY FROM THE MOTORCYCLE

• The battery is located on the left side of the motorcycle near the electrical box.
• Ensure motorcycle is parked on its center stand, in a well ventilated area. 
• Ensure the ignition switch and engine stop switch are in OFF position.
• Insert the key into the battery cover lock, turn anticlockwise and hold. 
• Remove the battery cover outwards while releasing the cover from the lock peg on top.
• Disconnect the -VE Terminal first and then +VE terminal.
• Remove the rubber straps and take out the battery.  

ASSEMBLY OF BATTERY ON MOTORCYCLE

• Locate the battery in the carrier.
• Secure the battery to the carrier with the rubber strap. 
• Connect the +ve first and then -ve terminal to the respective cables and smear petroleum jelly on the terminals, and cover the terminals with the rubber sleeve provided on the respective cables.
• Position the battery cover over the lugs on top and close the cover. 
• Turn the key anticlockwise and push the lock into the locator and turn the key clockwise such that the cover is locked in position.
• Release Key and remove from the lock.
• It is not necessary to check the battery electrolyte level or add distilled water as the battery is a maintenance free (Sealed type)
• Clean the wire terminals free of corrosion and keep the terminals coated with petroleum jelly.

W A R N I N G

Always disconnect the negative (-) battery cable first and then the positive (+) cable while removing the battery connections. If the positive (+ve) battery cable should contact terminal with the negative (-ve) cable installed, the resulting sparks may cause a battery explosion which could result in serious injury.

W A R N I N G

Battery terminals and internals contain lead and lead components, known to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Always wear approved protective face shield, rubberized gloves, and protective clothing when working with batteries. KEEP BATTERIES AND ACID OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

NOTE

1. Usage of frequency for motorcycle is very important for battery to be in good performance condition. If the motorcycle is being used very rarely or sparingly and the terminals are not disconnected the battery is bound to lose its charge and result in a dead battery.

2. Your Battery is a maintenance free type and can be permanently damaged if the cap strip is removed.

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