Removing Battery; Installing Battery - BMW R 1200 RT Manual

directly at the terminals of the
disconnected battery.
Charging disconnected
battery
Charge battery using a suitable
charger.
Comply with the operating in-
structions of the charger.
Once the battery is fully
charged, disconnect the
charger's terminal clips from
the battery terminals.
In the case of longer peri-
ods when the motorcycle is
not being used, the battery must
be recharged regularly. See the
instructions for caring for your
battery. Always fully recharge
the battery before returning it to
use.

Removing battery

If it is not standing firmly,
the motorcycle could topple
in the course of the operations
described below.
Make sure that the motorcycle is
steady on its stand.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Switch off ignition.
Removing driver's seat (
An incorrect disconnection
sequence increase the risk
of short-circuiting.
Always observe the proper
sequence.
Remove battery ground wire 2
first.
Then pull off protective cap
and remove positive battery
cable 3.
Remove screw 1, unhook re-
taining strap at bottom and re-
move.
Lift out battery upward; if it
74)
is difficult to move, moving it
back and forth will help.

Installing battery

Place battery in battery com-
partment, positive terminal on
right in direction of travel.
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