MBW F800GT, Rider'S Manual

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Removing battery
with single seat with two-way
radio box
OE
Remove seat with optional ex-
tras (
66).
Removing centre trim panel
(
123).
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
with alarm system (DWA)
OE
If applicable, switch off the anti-
theft alarm.
Switch off the ignition.
ATTENTION
Battery not disconnected in
accordance with correct pro-
cedure.
Risk of short-circuit
Always proceed in compliance
with the specified disconnec-
tion sequence.
Disconnect negative lead
1
first.
Then disconnect positive
lead
2 .
Remove screw 3 and remove
the battery holder.
Lift the battery up and out;
work it slightly back and forth
if it is difficult to remove.
Installing battery
NOTICE
If the battery was disconnected
from the motorcycle for a pro-
longed 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.
Switch off the ignition.
Insert the battery into the bat-
tery compartment, with the
positive terminal on the right
in the direction of travel.
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