BMW R 1100 S EVO, Maintenance Manual

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Filling and charging the battery
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Removing the fuel tank
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Remove front/rear seat.
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Lever off the right-hand and left-hand front trim
sections from the tank.
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Remove the right-hand and left-hand oil cooler
trims.
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Remove the right-hand cable trim.
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Remove oil cooler with air ducting and fold for-
wards.
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Important:
Fuel is flammable and a hazard to health. Observe
relevant safety regulations.
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Remove fuel tank retaining screw.
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Remove bleed line and overflow pipe.
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Disconnect the fuel line quick-release coupling.
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Disconnect the fuel pump plug connection.
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Note:
Place a cloth between the fork stabilizer and the fuel
tank to prevent paintwork damage to the front of the
fuel tank.
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Remove the fuel tank upwards from the rear.
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Warning:
Battery acid is highly caustic.
Protect your eyes, face, hands, clothing and the
paintwork.
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Disengage the rubber strap holding the battery.
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Disconnect the battery breather hose.
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Remove the battery.
•
Fill all the cells to the upper mark with pure bat-
tery acid of density 1.28.
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Allow the battery to stand for approximately
30 minutes.
MAX
MIN
MIN
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