BMW G 650 GS - BROCHURE 2010, Rider'S Manual

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Once battery is fully charged,
disconnect charger's terminal
clips from 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
Switch off ignition.
Removing center fairing panel
(
97).
Slide back cover 1 of positive
battery terminal.
An incorrect disconnection
sequence increase the risk
of short-circuiting.
Always observe the proper
sequence.
Remove negative cable 2 first.
Then remove the positive bat-
tery cable
3 .
Detach battery holding strap 4
and bleeding hose 5 .
Lift out battery upward; if it
is difficult to move, moving it
back and forth will help.
Installing battery
Install battery and attach bleed-
ing hose
5 when doing so.
Mount battery holding strap 4 .
First install positive cable 3 .
Then install negative cable 2 .
Slide cover 1 over positive bat-
tery terminal.
Installing center fairing panel
(
98).
Setting clock ( 29).
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92
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