Battery Change

[Harps]

I need to change my battery on my 02 Adv and as i understand it the tank needs to be removed to do this.

How easy is this to do? (For someone that is learning and has extremely basic knowledge)
Do i drain the fuel first or is there a stop tap?
Are there any tricks i need to know about?

Should i attempt this?

Ideas, suggestions will be greatfully received.

Cheers
Harps

 

[Boxed-in]

I fitted a Hawker batter and did not need to remove the tank it pivots at the front , I did have problems after, but as usual the Forum sorted me out!


http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=46105

 

[Harps]

Thanks for that.
Lets give it a blast.
If i cock things up i am sure i will get advice from the forum

 

[Deleted account W]

Harps, make sure you disconnect the negative terminal first and then reconnect it to the new battery last

 

[pomm001]

You dont need to remove the tank, i have an 02 adventure, remove the seat, and the fixing on the lower right hand side of the tank.
Pull the tank back slightly, gently lift the tank at the rear to and to a height you can get the battery out, put some blocks of wood between the tank
and all the gubbins underneath and you should just be able to get it out.
Take care and disconnect the neg first!

And most importanly, make sure the tank is almost empty before you start

best of luck

 

[Spout]

Why not take this opportunity to learn how to take the tank off?
It'll make changing the battery easy.
As you have an Adv it will be fitted with quick release connectors on the fuel lines, so wont be a problem. Allow less than 2 mins for removal of tank (once you've practiced ).

 

[Flaps]

Harps,

If your Adv did not come with heated grips when it was bought then you may find, like I did, that the battery will be smaller than the replacement (I replaced mine with a Hawker PC680). The old battery will sit on a 'shelf' bolted inside the battery cradle. You many need to remove this, for this you will need to take the tank off. It is not a difficult job. I wrote about it here http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=32948

To remove the tank it is best to drain the tank. I use a 25 litre jerry can and a funnel. If you remove the two feed pipes (RHS behind the injector) and place them over the funnel (with the jerry can underneath ) you can drain most of the fuel but not all before you lift off. After taking it off I usually drain the rest out by opening the petrol cap and hold the tank upside down. Remember that petrol is nasty stuff so you should were latex gloves and some eye protection at the very least.

Flaps

 

[sjwb]

Don't forget after connecting your new battery to tell the ECM where the TPS is.
In other words;
ON with ignition
Open the throttle fully and close a couple of times
Turn the ignition OFF
Job done.
I agree fully with the take the tank off brigade.
Good luck.

 

[raulgm]

Graphical battery change instructions.

Look at this. Good luck!

http://www.bmwmotos.com/manuales/bateria/index.htm

Raul

 

[Harps]

Thanks all for the sound advice once again.
Managed to change the battery even with the added distraction of having to keep reseting my alarm, put everything back together only to find the securing strap still on the table. DOH.
Did not take the tank off in the end will save that for the winter.
Bloomin expensive battery tho, £85 it is the new gel type and got it from my local BMW dealer. The trickle charger for it is a further £65.
Thanks again
Harps

 

[Alts]

Exide Gel Batteries and Battery Chargers

Harps,

Is it the Exide BMW battery that you've fitted...? Part no. 61.21-2 346 800 12V/19 Ah
I've got/had one of those on my '87 G/S, before it lost enough of its charge to stop me from rolling, but from what info I've managed to acquire, it seems that the last thing on earth to be used with this particular type of battery, is a trickle charger....
Have you been told different?
I'd be interested to hear if any type of standard charger would work, as I'm not really kean on buying another charger, to be honest, let alone having to replace the battery because of an inadapted charger.
Au secours!

 

[Rugged Path]

Hawker PC680

I would be interested to know where the best deal is for the Odyssey battery.

 

[Harps]

Harps,

Is it the Exide BMW battery that you've fitted...? Part no. 61.21-2 346 800 12V/19 Ah
I've got/had one of those on my '87 G/S, before it lost enough of its charge to stop me from rolling, but from what info I've managed to acquire, it seems that the last thing on earth to be used with this particular type of battery, is a trickle charger....
Have you been told different?
I'd be interested to hear if any type of standard charger would work, as I'm not really kean on buying another charger, to be honest, let alone having to replace the battery because of an inadapted charger.
Au secours!

Sorry not sure on the product number etc..
This is, apparently, the new style battery. Comes fully charged and is a sealed unit. Unlike traditional battery's it does not need topping up as it is Gel. It comes with a 2 Year BMW warranty and the trickle charger i bought with it charges it up / keeps it charged if the bike is standing for a long period. Which i hope it isn't.
No more info than that i'm afraid.

Harps

 

[cookie]

trickle charger?

i thought one of the selling points of gel batteries is their ability to hold a charge while stored:

http://www.odysseybatteries.com/whyodyssey.htm

i don't ride mine as often as i'd like, but it does go for an MOT most years

maybe you have an alarm or something?

 

[Noel]

I bought my gel battery from a place called Multicell in Broughton Astley Leicestershire I paid £32 for the battery it has the same terminals as the odyssey and spec, so I made some adapters from some aluminium angle, the battery it self is made by a company in Northhampton Squadron It's an Energy 4 Gel series same dimensions as OE battery just different termination type.

 

[Harps]

trickle charger?

i thought one of the selling points of gel batteries is their ability to hold a charge while stored:

http://www.odysseybatteries.com/whyodyssey.htm

i don't ride mine as often as i'd like, but it does go for an MOT most years

maybe you have an alarm or something?

Yes got the trickle charger.
I believe it does hold its charge for longer hence the change, but i do have an alarm fitted.
I bought it mainly for my travels which will involve working a ski season in Canada for a few months so it may sit for a while.

Not sure i have done the right thing or not.

Harps