Filling And Charging The Battery; Disengaging And Raising The Fuel Tank - BMW R 1100 S Repair Manual

Filling and charging the battery

Disengaging and raising the fuel tank

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Remove seat.
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Remove right and left side trim panels.
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Caution:
Fuel is flammable and a hazard to health. Observe
relevant safety regulations.
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Remove the fuel tank.
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Raise the rear of the fuel tank and prop it in this
position on a wooden block or similar.
Filling and charging the battery
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Warning:
Battery acid is severely caustic.
Protect your eyes, face, hands and clothing and the
paintwork.
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Disengage the rubber strap holding the battery.
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Disconnect the battery breather hose.
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Remove the battery.
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Add battery acid up to the MAX mark.
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Allow the battery to stand for at least an hour.
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Shake the battery slightly to allow the remaining
air bubbles to escape.
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If necessary, top up again to the MAX mark with
battery acid.
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Charge the battery and allow to stand for
24 hours.
Charge current (amps)
......................... 10 % of rated battery capacity (Ah)
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If necessary, top up the acid level to the MAX
mark with distilled water.
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Make a note of the charging date on the battery.
S000020
00.15