Removing Battery; Installing Battery - BMW R 1200 R Rider's Manual

charger terminal clips from
7
the battery terminals.
In the case of longer pe-
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riods when the motor-
cycle is not being used, the
battery must be recharged
regularly. See the instruc-
tions for caring for your bat-
tery. Always fully recharge the
battery before returning it to
use.

Removing battery

Make sure the ground is
z
level and firm and park the
motorcycle.
Removing seat (
Switch off ignition.
An incorrect disconnec-
tion sequence increase
the risk of short-circuiting.
Always observe the proper
sequence.
Remove negative cable 2
first.
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Then pull off protective
cap 1 and remove positive
cable.
Remove screw 3 and take
off battery retaining strap.
Lift battery upwards; if it is
difficult to move, moving it
back and forth will help.

Installing battery

Make sure the ground is
level and firm and park the
motorcycle.
Switch off ignition.
Place battery in battery
compartment with positive
terminal on right in driving
direction.