Installing Battery - BMW R 1200 R Rider's Manual

Always make sure that the
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motorcycle is stable and firmly
supported.
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Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Switch off the ignition.
Remove the seat (
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Disconnection in the wrong
sequence increases the risk
of short-circuits.
Always proceed in the correct
sequence.
Disconnect negative battery
lead 2 first.
Then pull back protective
cap 1 and disconnect the
positive cable.
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Remove screw 3, disengage
the retaining strap at the bot-
tom and remove.
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.
Engage the retainer at the bot-
tom, push it over the battery
and install screw 3.
Installation in the wrong
sequence increases the risk
of short-circuits.