Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 - Owner's Manual > Battery and maintenance

Minor Maintenance Tips / Battery and maintenance

  • The Motorcycle is provided with 12V - 12 Ah battery.
  • The battery must be periodically checked for cleanliness and corrosion free terminals.

BATTERY AND MAINTENANCE

NOTE

The poor contact or loose fitment of battery terminals may cause ECU failure.

DISMANTLING

  • Switch "OFF" the engine and remove ignition key from the key barrel.
  • Disconnect battery negative (- ve) terminal bolt.

DISMANTLING

  • Remove 3 Nos. Hex head bolts from tool box to access the battery.

DISMANTLING

  • Disconnect battery positive (+ve) terminal from battery.

DISMANTLING

  • Pull battery strap (belt) downwards and release strap lock from battery strap bracket.

DISMANTLING

  • Loosen and remove hex flange head screw from battery strap bracket.

DISMANTLING

  • Remove battery strap bracket from battery tray.

DISMANTLING

  • Remove battery from tray.

DISMANTLING

WARNING

Always disconnect the black negative (-ve) battery cable first and then the red positive (+ve) cable while removing the battery connections.

NOTE

For checking the battery voltage contact Royal Enfield Authorised Service Centre or battery service centre.

ASSEMBLY

  • Assemble battery in to tray.

ASSEMBLY

  • Place battery strap bracket into battery tray.

ASSEMBLY

  • Locate and tighten flanged head screw into battery strap bracket.

ASSEMBLY

  • Pull battery strap (belt) downwards to fix strap lock into battery strap bracket.

ASSEMBLY

  • Connect battery red positive (+ve) terminal bolt.

ASSEMBLY

  • Locate and tighten 3 nos. hex head bolts into tool holder.

ASSEMBLY

  • Connect black battery negative (-ve) terminal bolt.

ASSEMBLY

CAUTION

Connect the black (-ve) negative terminal after connect red (+ve) positive terminal only.

NOTE

Clean the wire terminals free from corrosion and keep the terminals coated with petroleum jelly.

CAUTION

Keep the red (+ve) positive terminal and (-ve) negative terminal cables firmly connected to the respective battery terminals. Failure to do so may result in damage to the motorcycle electrical system.

    See also:

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