BMW K 1100 LT/RS Repair Manual page 117

Insufficient power output
no
Check connection terminals.
Are terminals loose/oxidated?
no
Check acid level.
Is level below top edge of plates?
no
Check charge status.
Is charge too low?
Battery constantly overcharged.
no
Check charging system.
Is there a defect in charging system?
no
Check cell for short-circuit.
Does a cell have a short-circuit?
yes
Clean/tighten terminals.
yes
Top up with distilled water.
yes
Charge battery/replace defective battery.
yes
Generator/check regulator; replace if neces-
sary.
yes
Replace battery.
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