BMW F 800 GS User Manual

Then remove positive battery
cable 2.
Remove screws 3 on the left
and right and take off battery
carrier forward from the battery.
Lift battery up and out, using
tilting movements if it is difficult
to move.
Install battery
NOTICE
If the motorcycle was
disconnected from the battery
for a longer time, the current
date must be entered in the
instrument cluster to ensure the
proper operation of the service
display.
Consult a certified service fa-
cility, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer, for set-
ting of the date.
Switch off ignition.
Insert battery into battery com-
partment, with positive terminal
on right in direction of travel.
Lay on battery carrier while en-
suring correct routing of cables
to position 4.
Install screws 3 on left and
right.
ATTENTION
Incorrect battery connection
Danger of short circuit
Follow the installation
sequence.
Install positive battery cable 2.
Install negative battery cable 1.
with anti-theft alarm system
(DWA)
OE
Switch on the alarm system if
necessary.
Installing center fairing panel
( 119).
Install seat ( 50).
Set clock ( 42).
Fuses
Replacing main fuse
ATTENTION
Bypassing defective fuses
Risk of short circuit and fire
Do not bypass defective fuses.
Replace defective fuses with
new fuses.
Switch off ignition.
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BMW F 800 GS Specifications

General

Displacement	798 cc
Bore x Stroke	82 mm x 75.6 mm
Power	85 hp (63 kW) at 7, 500 rpm
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
Front Suspension	Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm
ABS	Standard
Compression Ratio	12.0:1
Final Drive	Chain
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin
Torque	83 Nm (61 lb-ft) at 5, 750 rpm
Transmission	6-speed
Rear Suspension	Cast aluminum dual swing arm
Front Brake	Twin disc, 300 mm, 2-piston floating calipers
Rear Brake	Single disc, 265 mm, single-piston floating caliper
Fuel Capacity	16 liters
Seat Height	880 mm
Wet Weight	214 kg
Dry Weight	421 lbs (191 kg)
Frame	Tubular steel frame
Length	2, 320 mm
Width	945 mm
Height	1, 350 mm
Wheelbase	1, 578 mm