Battery Charging

Content Source: 2020 Indian Scout Bobber / Bobber 20 Owner’s Manual (9931167 ) > Maintenance Chapter

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Battery Charging

If your motorcycle will not be used for a period of four (4) weeks or longer, a maintenance charger should be connected to the battery. A maintenance charger can be purchased through your authorized INDIAN MOTORCYCLE dealer or other qualified dealer.

The Battery Charge Port/Heated Gear plug

is located behind the ignition switch cover.

caution

Wait until engine components have cooled before handling the gear plug to avoid burns.

Following the charger manufacturer’s instructions, use a battery charger designed for use with 12-volt batteries. The charger should have a maximum charging rate of 1.8 amps. Charge the battery for approximately 10 hours at a rate of 1.8 amps. If you use a taper or trickle charger, it will take longer to charge the battery.
After charging the battery, allow the battery to sit 1-2 hours before checking the state of charge with a DC volt meter. The charge should be a minimum of 12.5 DC volts. Repeat the charging cycle if the charge is less than 12.5 DC volts. Replace the battery if it fails to reach 12.5 volts after the second charge.