Electrical
BATTERY
Refer to Maintenance Precautions on page 69. It is not necessary to check the battery electrolyte level or add distilled water as the battery is a maintenance-free (sealed) type. If the battery loses electrolyte and/or seems weak (causing hard starting or other electrical troubles), contact your authorized Honda dealer.
- The battery gives off explosive gases; keep sparks, flames and cigarettes away. Provide adequate ventilation when charging or using the batteries in an enclosed space.
- The battery contains sulfuric acid (electrolyte). Contact with skin or eyes may cause severe burns. Wear protective clothing and a face shield.
- If electrolyte gets on your skin, flush with water.
- If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush with water for at least 15 minutes and call a physician immediately. - Electrolyte is poisonous.
- If swallowed, drink large quantities of water or milk and follow with milk of magnesia or vegetable oil and call a physician. - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
CAUTION:
- Do not attempt to remove the sealing caps from the cells, you may damage the battery.
- When this motorcycle is to be stored for an extended period of time, remove the battery and charge it fully. Then store it in a cool, dry place.
NOTE:
- Remove the battery from the motorcycle when it is to be stored for longer than two weeks.
Battery Removal
The battery is located in the battery box under the left side cover.
- Remove the left side cover (page 71).
- Disconnect the negative (-) terminal lead from the battery first.
- Remove the battery holder by removing the nut.
- Pull the battery out of the battery box.
- Disconnect the positive (+) terminal lead.
Installation Note:
Reverse the removal procedure.
FUSE REPLACEMENT
Refer to Maintenance Precautions on page 79. When frequent fuse failure occurs, it usually indicates a short circuit or an overload in the electrical system. See your authorized Honda dealer for repair.
CAUTION:
- Turn the ignition switch OFF before checking or replacing fuses to prevent accidental short-circuiting.
- Never use a fuse with a different rating from that specified. Serious damage to the electrical system or a fire may result, causing a dangerous loss of lights or engine power.
Fuse box:
The fuse box is located under the left side cover. The specified fuses are:
- 10A and 20A
- 10A, 15A and 30A (Model equipped with CBS/ABS/TCS)
- Turn the ignition switch OFF before checking or replacing a fuse to prevent an accidental short circuit.
- Remove the left side cover (page 71).
- Open the fuse box cover.
- Pull out the fuse. If the fuse is blown, install a new fuse. Spare fuses are located in the fuse box.
- Install the fuse box cover and left side cover.
Main fuse:
The main fuse, located on the starter magnetic switch behind the left side cover, is: 30A
- Turn the ignition switch OFF before checking or replacing a fuse to prevent an accidental short circuit.
- Remove the left side cover (page 71).
- Disconnect the wire connector of the starter magnetic switch.
- Pull out the fuse. If the main fuse is blown, install a new fuse. The spare main fuse is located under the starter magnetic switch.
- Reconnect the wire connector and install the left side cover.
Accessory fuse:
The accessory fuse, located behind the fuse box, is: 5A
- Turn the ignition switch OFF before checking or replacing a fuse to prevent an accidental short circuit.
- Remove the left side cover (page 71).
- Remove the fuse box.
- Remove the accessory fuse box cover.
- Pull out the fuse. If the accessory fuse is blown, install a new fuse. The spare fuse is located in the accessory fuse box.
- Install the fuse box cover, fuse box and left side cover.
ACG fuse:
The ACG fuse, located under the left side cover, is: 55A
- Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) terminal lead from battery before checking or replacing a fuse to prevent an accidental short circuit.
- Remove the left side cover (page 71).
- Remove the fuse cover.
- Loose the screws then replace the fuse. The spare fuse is located in the fuse cover. After replacing the fuse, tighten the screws.
- Install the fuse cover and left side cover.
