Filling and charging the battery (BMW F650GS)

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Removing right and centre covers

Note: Do not remove the windscreen after the side panels have been removed, as otherwise the headlight beam setting will have to be checked.

Remove the lid of the stowage compartment.

Remove the seat.

Remove the fasteners securing turn indicator (1).

Slacken front securing screw (2).

Remove securing screws (5) from side cover.

Pull side cover (4) out of the anchorage (arrow) at the bottom and lift it clear of the centre panel at the top.

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Remove securing screws (6) from centre cover.

Remove centre cover (3).

Filling and charging the battery

Warning! Battery acid is highly caustic. Protect your eyes, face, hands, clothing and the paintwork.

Disengage the rubber strap holding the battery.

Disconnect the battery breather hose.

Remove the battery.

Top up the battery acid to the upper level mark.

Allow the battery to stand for at least an hour.

Shake the battery slightly to allow the remaining air bubbles to escape.

If necessary, top up again to the upper level mark with battery acid.

Recharge the battery and allow to stand for 24 hours.

Charge current (amps) — 10 % of rated battery capacity (Ah).

Check the acid level and, if necessary, top up with distilled water to the upper level mark.

Make a note of the charging date on the battery.

Caution! Connect the positive battery terminal first, then the negative terminal.

Apply acid-proof grease to the battery terminal posts.

Install the battery.

Install right and centre covers.

Install seat.

Tightening torques:

• Right/left covers with centre cover to mounting frame — 2 Nm
• Right/left covers to centre cover — 2 Nm
• Centre cover to main frame at front — 2 Nm

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Article about repair motorcycles «BMW F-series F 650 GS» (2000-2007): «Filling and charging the battery»: https://motoinstruction.ru/en/BMW/F/F650GS/owner/intro/112525 <a href="https://motoinstruction.ru/en/BMW/F/F650GS/owner/intro/112525">Filling and charging the battery</a> - article about repair motorcycles «BMW F-series F 650 GS» (2000-2007) from section «Introduction to manual». [url=https://motoinstruction.ru/en/BMW/F/F650GS/owner/intro/112525]Filling and charging the battery[/url] - article about repair motorcycles «BMW F-series F 650 GS» (2000-2007) from section «Introduction to manual».