BMW Motorrad G 650 GS 2007, Rider'S Manual, Page: 97 / 143

Charging battery when
disconnected
Charge the 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.
The battery has to be re-
charged at regular intervals
in the course of a lengthy period
of disuse. See the instructions
for caring for your battery. Al-
ways fully recharge the battery
before restoring it to use
Removing battery
Switch off the ignition.
Remove the centre trim panel
(
100).
Push back cover 1 of the bat-
tery's positive terminal.
Disconnection in the wrong
sequence increases the risk
of short-circuits.
Always proceed in the correct
sequence.
Disconnect negative lead 2
first.
Then disconnect positive
lead
3 .
Disengage battery retaining
strap
4 and disconnect breath-
er hose 5 .
Lift the battery up and out;
work it slightly back and forth
if it is difficult to remove.
Install the battery
Install the battery, making sure
to connect breather hose
5 .
Install battery retaining strap 4 .
Connect positive lead 3 first.
Then connect negative lead 2 .
Push cover 1 into position over
the battery positive terminal.
Install the centre trim panel
(
101).
Set the clock ( 29).
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