Battery Removal
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Remove the seat. See the Seat Removal / Installation section for details.
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Remove the fuse box from the frame of the motorcycle. Use care to avoid pulling or stretching wires. Fold the wires to the right rear side of the motorcycle.
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Remove the battery hold-down strap. Tool: 13 mm ratchet
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Remove the negative (-) battery cable 1 from the battery terminal. Position the cable well clear of the terminal. Tool: 10 mm wrench
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Remove the rubber cover from the positive (+) battery cable and remove the cable 2 from the terminal. Position the cable well clear of the terminal.
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Tilt the battery slightly rearward, then lift it away from the motorcycle.