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Started by NoisyDante, October 07, 2009, 03:39:59 PM

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NoisyDante

October 07, 2009, 03:39:59 PM
Did a search but didn't find anything. 

Seems I've drained my battery, and before I replace it I'm going to bring it to a shop to see if it still has some life in it.  Either way I'll need to remove and install a battery, however I can't find a good description of how to safely do this.  I have a 2007 Monster 695.  Could someone please give me a step by step on this process?
'07 695 Dark - Quat-D Ex Box exhaust, gold S4 forks, Woodcraft Clipons, CRG levers, KTM headlight, Motodynamics taillight, 14t sprocket, CRG LS mirrors, flamethrower, the usual refinements.  * struck down by a hippie in a Prius on September 22nd, 2010.

Howie

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October 07, 2009, 07:52:57 PM
Disconnect negative first, connect negative last to avoid sparks and shorts.

NoisyDante

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October 08, 2009, 10:42:06 AM
Certainly good to know.  Do I need to remove the tank to gain access to the battery?
'07 695 Dark - Quat-D Ex Box exhaust, gold S4 forks, Woodcraft Clipons, CRG levers, KTM headlight, Motodynamics taillight, 14t sprocket, CRG LS mirrors, flamethrower, the usual refinements.  * struck down by a hippie in a Prius on September 22nd, 2010.

DUCMS4

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October 08, 2009, 11:15:00 AM
Why not just charge your battery  - if it's completely dead the trickle type chargers won't work as they need a min 11volts to turn on the charge cycle. But there's probably nothing wrong with your battery.

Speeddog

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October 08, 2009, 12:15:05 PM
Quote from: NoisyDante on October 08, 2009, 10:42:06 AM
Certainly good to know.  Do I need to remove the tank to gain access to the battery?

No.

Remove the seat.
Undo the bail at the front of the tank.
Hinge the tank up, and have a helper hold it.
Unhook the rubber strap.
Disconnect the cables as howie said.
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NoisyDante

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October 08, 2009, 12:26:29 PM
Perfect, that's what I was looking for.  Thanks guys.
'07 695 Dark - Quat-D Ex Box exhaust, gold S4 forks, Woodcraft Clipons, CRG levers, KTM headlight, Motodynamics taillight, 14t sprocket, CRG LS mirrors, flamethrower, the usual refinements.  * struck down by a hippie in a Prius on September 22nd, 2010.
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