BMW Motorrad R 1200 GS Rider's Manual page 152

Installing battery
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Installing battery
Installation of the battery is the
reverse of the removal
procedure.
Before connecting the bat-
tery, make sure the ignition is
switched off.
To do so, turn the ignition
switch to position
make sure the steering lock is
engaged.
To avoid short-circuits:
• Connect the positive battery
lead (+) 3 first
• Close protective cap 2 for
the positive battery post
– Never install the battery
without the protective cap
• Connect negative battery
lead (—) 1
1
1
, and
2
3
• Tighten battery-terminal
clamps
• Switch on the ignition
• Fully open the throttle once or
twice
– The engine's control unit r
egisters the throttle-valve
positions
Remember to reset the clock
after reconnecting the battery.