Pdi Procedures - Removing, Filling And Charging Battery; Marking The Service Date On The Battery Label - BMW R 1200 CL Service Manual

R 1200 CL

PDI Procedures - Removing, Filling and Charging Battery

Note: Various models will eventually be
factory equipped with a GEL CELL
type battery. When this change over
occurs, this PDI procedure will be
revised. Please refer to appropriate
Service Bulletin
Information Sheet located in Technical
Training Section of MTAS.
• Remove battery breather tube and
hold down bracket.
• Lift battery out of tray.
Warning: Battery electrolyte is acid and is extremely caustic. Protect your eyes,
face, hands, clothing and protect the motorcycle paint work.
• Fill the battery with electrolyte, replace the caps,
and let stand for one hour.
• Remove air bubbles and top off with more elec-
trolyte if necessary.
• Charge the battery for 10 hours at a 2 amp rating. Use the appropriate charg-
ing system, do not use a maintenance trickle charger.
• Let battery stand for 24 hours before testing the battery.
• Specific gravity of the electrolyte in a fully charged battery should measure
1.26 or above in each cell. This measurement is taken with a high quality bat-
tery hydrometer.
• Mark the date on the battery.
• Make sure the ignition is turned off.
• Connect the red positive lead first,
then the black negative lead last.
• Remember to reconnect the vent.
Replace the retaining tray.
• Apply acid-proof grease to the bat-
tery terminal posts.
R 1200 CL Introduction
and or Battery
Remove battery and fill with electrolyte
Electrolyte =
• 35% Sulfuric Acid,
• 65% Water
Specific gravity = 1.28
Mark the Service Date on the Battery Label
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