2004-2009 Honda TRX450R/TRX450ER Service Manual, Page 459Get this manual
BATTERYCHARGING SYSTEM (After '05) BATTERY CHARGING (U.S.Aonly) Remove the battery (page 21-6)Refer to the instructions that are appropriate to the battery charging equipment available to youTOOL: Battery charger Christie battery charger (MC1012 2, U.S.Aonly), BATTERY MATE (MTP08-0192, U.S.Aonly) or equivalent
CHARGING SYSTEM INSPECTION (TRX450ER)
CURRENT LEAKAGE INSPECTION
Turn the ignition switch to OFF and disconnect the negative (-) cable from the batteryConnect the ammeter (+) probe to the negative (-) cable and the ammeter (-) probe to the battery (-) terminalWith the ignition switch turned to OFF, check for current leakage When measuring current using tester, set it to high range, and then bring the range down to an appropriate levelCurrent flow higher than the range selected may blow out the fuse in the tester While measuring current, do not turn the ignition switch ONA sudden surge of current may blow out the fuse in the testerSPECIFIED CURRENT LEAKAGE: 0.01 mA maximum If current leakage exceeds the specified value, shorted circuit is likelyLocate the short by disconnecting connections one by one and measuring the current