BMW Motorrad R 1250 GS 2002 Rider's Manual page 208

202 MAINTENANCE
Disconnect battery negative
lead 1 and remove the bat-
tery.
Installing battery
The fuse for the altern-
ator regulator can blow
if the 12 V battery is installed
incorrectly or if the terminals
are swapped (e.g. when using
a starting aid).
Secure positive battery
cable 1.
Push battery into the mount-
ing.
First insert retaining plate into
the mountings 1 and then
push under the battery in pos-
ition 2.
Secure negative battery
cable 1.
Secure the battery with rub-
ber strap 2.