Don't know if this issue has been addressed. A search for BATTERY didn't show it discussed recently.
Some of us early ST buyers are reaching the end of our battery's life,
The battery box tucked under the cowl makes it almost impossible to remove. I've seen recommendations to remove the air box to pull the battery forward.
I found an easier way:
1) Remove the front cover and pry up the rear cover. Remove hold down strap (10mm socket)
2) Pull up slightly on FRONT of battery box, while pushing SIDES of box outward. They'll separate at corners.
3) The front of the box will lean forward about an inch--enough to slide the battery forward.
4) Remove neg. clamp first (again 10mm), then pos., pushing both well clear so as not to accidentally arc with the new one.
5) Lift front of battery upwards while pulling back of it forward, rotating it onto the back end with the front pointing up. Lift straight up.
6) Reverse the procedure and you're done. Took me 10-15 mins. and never touched airbox.
Also, I'd been told radio presets would delete unless a "minder" was used, but they're still fine. There must be some kind of back-up power somewhere.
Some of us early ST buyers are reaching the end of our battery's life,
The battery box tucked under the cowl makes it almost impossible to remove. I've seen recommendations to remove the air box to pull the battery forward.
I found an easier way:
1) Remove the front cover and pry up the rear cover. Remove hold down strap (10mm socket)
2) Pull up slightly on FRONT of battery box, while pushing SIDES of box outward. They'll separate at corners.
3) The front of the box will lean forward about an inch--enough to slide the battery forward.
4) Remove neg. clamp first (again 10mm), then pos., pushing both well clear so as not to accidentally arc with the new one.
5) Lift front of battery upwards while pulling back of it forward, rotating it onto the back end with the front pointing up. Lift straight up.
6) Reverse the procedure and you're done. Took me 10-15 mins. and never touched airbox.
Also, I'd been told radio presets would delete unless a "minder" was used, but they're still fine. There must be some kind of back-up power somewhere.