Installing Battery; Removing Battery - BMW F 800 GS Rider's Manual

Once battery is fully charged,
disconnect charger's terminal
clips from battery terminals.
In the case of longer peri-
ods when the motorcycle is
not being used, the battery must
be recharged regularly. See the
instructions for caring for your
battery. Always fully recharge
the battery before returning it to
use.

Removing battery

Removing center fairing panel
( 112)
Switch off ignition.
An incorrect disconnection
sequence increase the risk
of short-circuiting.
Always observe the proper
sequence.
First remove threaded fasten-
er 1 of negative cable.
Then remove threaded fasten-
er 2 of positive cable.
Remove screws 3 on left and
right and take off battery retain-
ing strap.
Lift battery up and out, using
tilting movements if it is difficult
to move.

Installing battery

If the motorcycle was dis-
connected from the bat-
tery for a longer time, the current
date must be entered in the in-
strument cluster to ensure the
proper operation of the service
display.
Consult a certified workshop,
preferably an authorized BMW
Motorrad retailer, for setting of
the date.
Insert battery into battery com-
partment, with positive terminal
on right in direction of travel.
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