Removing Battery - BMW S 1000 RR Rider's Manual

on-board socket is switched off
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when this happens.
Comply with the operating in-
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structions of the charger.
If you are unable to charge
the battery through the on-
board socket, you may be using
a charger that is not compatible
with your motorcycle's electron-
ics. If this happens, disconnect
the battery from the on-board
systems and connect the charger
directly to the battery.
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Charging battery when
disconnected
Charge the battery using a
suitable charger.
Comply with the operating in-
structions of the charger.
After charging, remove the pole
terminal of the charger from
the battery posts.
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

Removing battery

Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
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with anti-theft alarm
If applicable, switch off the anti-
theft alarm.
Switch off the ignition.
Removing centre trim panel
( 98).
Disconnection in the wrong
sequence increases the risk
of short-circuits.
Always proceed in the correct
sequence.
Disconnect negative lead 1
first.
Then disconnect positive
lead 2.
Remove screw 3 and remove
the battery holder.
Lift the battery up and out;
work it slightly back and forth
if it is difficult to remove.