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    Default Battery Replacement - should I expect codes after? Anything?

    After 7 years of faithful service, my battery needs replacement. What kind of indication should I
    expect after replacement, any error codes etc, ??

    thanks johnv
    Last edited by Peter Aawen; 04-07-2023 at 06:03 AM. Reason: Expanded title to briefly ask the question... ;-)
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    Semper Fi! Retired Seabee here, Replaced battery in my 16 F3-T last year, simple R&R, Ride safe!
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    Quote Originally Posted by johnv50 View Post
    After 7 years of faithful service, my battery needs replacement. What kind of indication should I
    expect after replacement
    , any error codes etc, ??

    thanks johnv
    Changing out the battery is a fairly straightforward task, if a bit fiddly; so if you do it properly & don't trigger anything odd or cause any other issues by doing something else that wasn't a part of that task, then if you actually get to notice anything at all, it's most likely gonna be a faster spinning starter & a faster starting bike!

    Most who change just the battery get absofreakinlutely nothing else besides that faster start!
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    Follow the instructions in your operator's guide about connecting the positive cable first to the new battery.
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    I just swapped mine out.

    + 1 on the Negative Terminal is first to remove and last to refit.
    Neg 1st and last.

    I guess its worth mentioning its a good opportunity to give the terminals a bit of attention and ensuring they are clean and bright. Dont drop the bolt ( I did) it will disappear to the most awkward resting position available.
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    Quote Originally Posted by johnv50 View Post
    After 7 years of faithful service, my battery needs replacement. What kind of indication should I
    expect after replacement, any error codes etc, ??

    thanks johnv
    Hi Bro ..... if you haven't started using STAR washers on your Battery terminals , now is a good time to begin ..... then they will NEVER loosen by themselves .....Mike

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