ing 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.
Remove battery
Remove the seat (
120).
with anti-theft alarm system
(DWA)
OE
Switch off anti-theft alarm sys-
tem if necessary.
Switch off ignition.
ATTENTION
Incorrect battery disconnec-
tion.
Danger of short circuit
Follow the disconnection
sequence.
Remove negative battery ca-
ble
1
.
Open cover
2
and remove pos-
itive battery cable
3
.
Remove screws
4
and remove
the retainer.
Lift battery upwards; if it is dif-
ficult 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.
Install the retainer and install
screws
4
.
ATTENTION
Incorrect battery connection.
Danger of short circuit
Follow the installation
sequence.
First connect battery positive
lead
3
and close cover
2
.
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Maintenance
Summary of Contents for K1600GTL
Page 1: ...Rider s Manual US Model K1600GTL BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine ...
Page 10: ...1 8 z General instructions ...
Page 12: ...2 10 z Overviews ...
Page 14: ...2 12 z Overviews ...
Page 27: ...tion can occur if the battery was disconnected 3 25 z Displays ...
Page 46: ...Tires 84 4 44 z Operation ...
Page 88: ...4 86 z Operation ...
Page 152: ...8 150 z Maintenance ...
Page 175: ...11 173 z Service ...
Page 176: ...11 174 z Service ...
Page 185: ...Work carried out Odometer reading Date 11 183 z Service ...
Page 186: ...11 184 z Service ...
Page 203: ...13 201 z Index ...