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Checking battery acid level/topping
up if necessary, cleaning/greasing
battery posts
(Inspection III, IV)
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Remove dualseat.
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[RS/RT] Take off left side fairing.
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[GS] Take off right side fairing.
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[R] Remove tank cover.
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Remove air cleaner cover (1).
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Remove intake air pipe (2).
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[GS/R] Unscrew fuel tank fastenings.
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[GS/R] Raise rear of fuel tank and support with a
suitable object.
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Release the rubber battery strap (3).
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Remove battery.
e Caution:
Disconnect negative terminal of battery first, then
positive terminal. Connect positive battery terminal
first, then negative terminal.
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Top up battery acid level with distilled water as
far as the MAX mark.
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Installation in reverse order.
Protective battery-post grease:
e.g. Bosch Ft 40 V1
X Tightening torque:
Fuel tank to rear frame ................................. 22 Nm
Renewing air cleaner
(Inspection III)
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Remove dualseat.
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[GS] Detach fuel tank at rear, raise it and support
it with a suitable object.
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Renew air cleaner insert.
X Tightening torque:
Fuel tank to rear frame ................................. 22 Nm
R/GS/RT
RS
1
2
3
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