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

battery. Always fully recharge
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the battery before returning it to
use.
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Removing battery

Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
with anti-theft alarm system
(DWA) OE
Switch off anti-theft alarm if
necessary.
Switch off ignition.
Removing center fairing panel
z
( 117).
An incorrect disconnection
sequence increase the risk
of short-circuiting.
Always observe the proper
sequence.
Remove negative cable 1 first.
Then remove positive cable 2.
Remove screws 3 on the left
and right and take off battery
holder forward from the battery.
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 service fa-
cility, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer, for set-
ting of the date.
Switch off ignition.
Insert battery into battery com-
partment, with positive terminal
on right in direction of travel.