2022 Kawasaki CONCOURS 14ABS Battery
Battery
The battery installed in this motorcycle is a sealed type, so it is not necessary to check the battery electrolyte level or add distilled water.
NOTICE
Never remove the sealing strip, or the battery can be damaged. Do not install a conventional battery in this motorcycle, or the electrical system cannot work properly.
Battery Maintenance
It is the owner’s responsibility to keep the battery fully charged. Failure to do so can lead to battery failure and leave you stranded. If you are riding your vehicle infrequently, inspect the battery voltage weekly using a voltmeter. If it drops below 12.6 volts, the battery should be charged using an appropriate charger (check with your Kawasaki dealer). If you will not be using the motorcycle for longer than two weeks, the battery should be charged using an appropriate charger. Do not use an automotive-type quick charger that may overcharge the battery and damage it.
NOTE
Leaving the battery connected causes the electrical components (clock etc) to make the battery discharge, resulting in the over discharge of the battery. In this case, the repair or replacement of the battery is not included in the warranty. If you do not drive for four weeks or more, disconnect the battery from the vehicle.
Kawasaki-recommended chargers are:
- Battery Mate 150-9
- OptiMate 4
- Yuasa MB-2040/2060
- Christie C10122S
If the above chargers are not available, use an equivalent one. For more details, ask your Kawasaki dealer.
Battery Charging
- Charge the battery following the instructions of your battery charger.
- The charger will keep the battery fully charged until you are ready to reinstall the battery in the motorcycle (see Battery Installation).
DANGER
Battery acid generates hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive under certain conditions. It is present within a battery at all times, even in a discharged condition. Keep all flames and sparks (cigarettes) away from the battery. Wear eye protection when working with a battery. In the event of battery acid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing, wash the affected areas immediately with water for at least five minutes. Seek medical attention.
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Battery Removal
- Make sure the ignition switch is turned off.
- Remove the bolt and washer.
- Pull the right cover outward to clear the projection of the right cover.
- A. Bolt and Washer
- B. Right Cover
- C. Projection
- Pull the right cover downward to clear the tabs of the right cover.
- A. Right Cover
- B. Tabs
- Remove the bolts.
- Pull the battery compartment cover outward to clear the projections of the battery compartment cover.
- A. Bolts
- B. Battery Compartment Cover
- C. Projections
- Remove the bolt.
- Clear the battery negative (-) lead from the hook of the battery tray.
- A. Bolt
- B. Battery Negative () Lead
- C. Hook
- D. Battery Tray
- Slightly pull out the battery with the battery tray.
- Slide the red cap from the positive (+) terminal.
- Disconnect the battery positive (+) cable.
- Remove the battery with the battery tray.
- A. Battery Tray
- B. Red Cap
- C. Battery Positive (+) Cable
NOTICE
Be careful not to drop the battery from the motorcycle when pulling out it. Do not give the battery tray a strong pull, or the cables may be damaged.
- Unhook the stoppers and remove the battery cover.
- Disconnect the battery negative (-) cable from the battery.
- Remove the battery from the battery tray3A. Stoppers
- B. Battery Cover
- C. Battery Negative () Cable
- D. Battery Tray
- Clean the battery using a solution of baking soda and water. Be sure that the cable connections are clean.
Battery Installation
- Check that the pads are in place on the battery cover.
- A. Pads
- B. Battery Cover
- Check that the grommets are in place on the battery tray.
- Place the battery in the battery tray as shown.
- Connect the battery negative (-) cable as shown.
- Put a light coat of grease on the negative () terminal to prevent corrosion.
- A. Grommets
- B. Battery
- C. Battery Tray
- D. Battery Negative (-) Cable
- Put the battery cover on the battery and hook the stoppers into the slots of the battery tray.
- A. Battery Cover
- B. Stoppers
- C. Slots
- D. Battery Tray
- Insert the projections of the battery tray into the holes of the battery compartment.
- A. Projections
- B. Battery Tray
- C. Holes
- D. Battery Compartment
- Connect the battery positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal, and then install the battery negative (-) lead and battery negative (-) cable to the frame.
- Tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
Tightening Torque
Frame Ground Terminal Bolt:
8.0 N-m (0.82 kgf/m, 71 in-lb)
- A. Battery Positive (+) Cable
- B. Battery Negative (-) Lead
- C. Battery Negative ( Cable
- D. Outside
- E. Frame Ground Terminal Bolt
NOTICE
Installing the negative () cable to the positive (+) terminal of the battery or the positive (+) cable to the negative (- terminal of the battery can seriously damage the electrical system.
- Put a light coat of grease on the positive (+) terminal to prevent corrosion.
- Cover the positive (+) terminal with the red cap.
- Run the battery negative ( lead through the hook of the battery tray.
- Run the battery positive (+) cable through the dent of the battery tray.
- A. Battery Negative (-) Lead
- B. Hook
- C. Battery Tray
- D. Battery Positive (+) Cable
- E. Dent
- Check that the grommet is in place on the battery compartment cover
- A. Grommet
- B. Battery Compartment Cover
- Insert the projections of the battery compartment cover into the grommets of the battery tray.
- Tighten the bolts securely.
- A. Projections
- B. Battery Compartment Cover
- C. Grommets
- D. Battery Tray
- Check that the pad is in place on the right cover.
- A. Pad
- B. Right Cover
- Insert the tabs of the right cover into the slots of the rear middle fairing
- Insert the projection of the right cover into the grommet
- A. Tabs
- B. Right Cover
- C. Slots
- D. Rear Middle Fairing
- E. Projection
- F. Grommet
- Tighten the bolt with washer securely.