Operation Manual

Remove screws 3 and pull the
retainer to the rear.
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 terminal
on the right in the forward dir-
ection of travel.
Slip the battery retainer
over the battery and install
screws 3.
Installation in the wrong
sequence increases the risk
of short-circuits.
Always proceed in the correct
sequence.
Connect battery positive lead 2
first.
The connect battery negative
lead 1.
If the battery was discon-
nected from the motorcycle
for a prolonged period of time
it will be necessary to enter the
current date in the instrument
panel, in order to ensure that the
service-due indicator functions
correctly.
If you want to have the date
set consult a specialist work-
shop, preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Install the battery-compartment
cover ( 114).
Set the clock ( 41).
Removing battery-
compartment cover
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Remove screws 1.
Lift battery compartment
cover 2 up and forward to
remove.
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