Operation Manual

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.
Installing battery-compartment
cover ( 131).
Setting the clock ( 45).
Removing battery-
compartment cover
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Remove screws 1.
Lift up the front battery-com-
partment cover to remove, tak-
ing note of the latch mechan-
isms in position 2.
Installing battery-
compartment cover
Put the front battery-compart-
ment cover in place from the
rear and close, taking note of
the latch mechanisms in posi-
tion 2.
Install screws 1.
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