Battery

Content Source: 2020 Indian FTR 1200 Owner’s Manual (9931115 R02) > Maintenance Chapter

IMPORTANT

The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle.Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual.

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Battery

The motorcycle battery is a sealed, maintenance-free battery. Do not remove the battery cap strip for any reason. Keep the battery connections clean and tight at all times.

WARNING

Battery electrolyte is poisonous. It contains sulfuric acid. Serious burns can result from contact with skin, eyes or clothing.

External: Flush with water.

Internal: Drink large quantities of water or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten egg, or vegetable oil. Call physician immediately.

Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention.

Batteries may produce explosive gases.

Keep sparks, flame, cigarettes, etc. away.
Ventilate when charging or using in an enclosed space.
Always shield eyes when working near batteries
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Battery Removal

Remove the battery cover by removing three fasteners .

Disconnect negative battery terminal.

caution

Be careful not to cross battery terminals.

Disconnect positive battery terminal.
Remove battery from battery box.

Battery Installation

Install battery into battery box.

Connect the positive battery terminal and torque fastener to specification.

TORQUE
Battery Terminal Fastener: 25 in-lbs (3 N·m)

Connect the negative battery terminal and torque fastener to specification.

TORQUE
Battery Terminal Fastener: 25 in-lbs (3 N·m)

Install battery cover and three fasteners.

TORQUE
Battery Cover Fastener 36 in-lbs (4 N·m)