BMW K 1600 GT Rider's Manual page 140

Comply with the operating in-
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structions of the charger.
Once the battery is fully
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charged, disconnect the
charger's terminal clips from
the battery terminals.
The battery has to be re-
charged at regular intervals
in the course of a lengthy period
of disuse. See the instructions
for caring for your battery. Al-
ways fully recharge the battery
before restoring it to use
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Removing battery
Remove the front seat. (
with anti-theft alarm (DWA)
If applicable, switch off the anti-
theft alarm.
Switch off the ignition.
Disconnection in the wrong
sequence increases the risk
of short-circuits.
Always proceed in the correct
sequence.
Disconnect negative lead 1
60).
first.
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Then open the cover and dis-
connect positive lead 2.
Remove screws 3 and remove
the retainer.
Lift the battery up and out;
work it slightly back and forth
if it is difficult to remove.
Installing battery
Place the battery in the battery
compartment, positive termin-
al on the right in the forward
direction of travel.
Install the retainer and install
screws 3.
Installation in the wrong
sequence increases the risk
of short-circuits.
Always proceed in the correct
sequence.
Connect battery positive lead 2
first and close the cover.