Installing Battery - BMW F 650 GS Rider's Manual

Switch off the ignition.
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Disconnection in the wrong
sequence increases the risk
z
of short-circuits.
Always proceed in the correct
sequence.
Begin by removing threaded
fastener 1 of the negative lead.
Then remove threaded fasten-
er 2 of the positive lead.
Remove screws 3 on left and
right and remove the battery
retainer.
Lift the battery up and out;
work it slightly back and forth
if it is difficult to remove.

Installing battery

If the battery was discon-
nected from the motorcycle
for a prolonged period of time
it will be necessary to enter the
current date in the instrument
panel, in order to ensure that the
service-due indicator functions
correctly.
If you want to have the date set
consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
Insert the battery into the bat-
tery compartment, with the
positive terminal on the right
in the direction of travel.
Place the battery retainer in
position, making sure that the
leads are correctly routed at
position 4.
Install screws 3 on left and
right.
Connection in the wrong
sequence increases the risk
of short-circuits.
Always proceed in the correct
sequence.
Install screw 2 securing the
positive lead.
Then install screw 1 securing
the negative lead.