
Disengaging and raising the fuel tank
Remove seat.
Remove right side trim.
Caution! Fuel is flammable and a hazard to health. Observe relevant safety regulations.
Remove the fastener securing the fuel tank at the rear right.
Raise the rear of the fuel tank and prop it in this position on a wooden block or similar.
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.
Fill all the cells with pure battery acid of density 1.28 to the upper mark.
Allow the battery to stand for approximately 30 minutes.
The battery does not achieve full charge capacity from being filled, so it has to be charged with a battery charger.
Note: Follow the instructions for use supplied with the battery charger.
Charge current (amps) — 10% of rated battery capacity (Ah)
Charging time — 5-10 hours
Battery charge can be measured by checking the density of the battery acid.
Acid density. Battery fully charged — 1.26-1.30 at 20°C (68°F)
Shake the battery slightly to allow the gas bubbles to escape.
Wait until the battery acid has settled, check that no more bubbles rise and if necessary, top up the acid to the max. mark.
Reinstall the plugs.
Make a note of the charging date on the battery.
Caution! Connect the positive battery terminal first, then the negative terminal.
Install the battery.
Apply acid-proof grease to the battery terminal posts.
Connect the battery breather line.
Secure the fuel tank in position.
Install the right side trim panel.
Install the seat.
Switch on the ignition.
Without starting the engine, fully open the throttle once or twice so that the Motronic control unit can register the throttle-valve positions.
Note:
- Disconnecting the battery deletes all entries (e.g. faults, settings) stored in the Motronic control unit’s memory.
- Loss of settings can temporarily impair the operating characteristics when the engine is restarted.
Tightening torque: Fuel tank to frame — 21 Nm