Removing & installing a battery: Difference between revisions
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'''ALWAYS''', on every battery you ever deal with, '''disconnect the negative terminal first''' and '''reconnect the negative terminal last'''. This is to prevent arcing (creating sparks - bad things to have right behind your fuel tank/carbs) and for general safety. | '''ALWAYS''', on every battery you ever deal with, '''disconnect the negative terminal first''' and '''reconnect the negative terminal last'''. This is to prevent arcing (creating sparks - bad things to have right behind your fuel tank/carbs) and for general safety. | ||
Negative is always marked with a minus (-) symbol, and positive is always marked with a plus (+) symbol. | |||
The first step is to remove the seat on your 250. To do this, insert your key on the left side into the seat lock, which is located just above the helmet lock, as shown here: | The first step is to remove the seat on your 250. To do this, insert your key on the left side into the seat lock, which is located just above the helmet lock, as shown here: | ||