BMW R1200C Shorai Battery Installation Part 2 of 3
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- Опубліковано 20 жов 2024
- This is part 2 in the installation of the lightweight Shorai Lithium battery in the R1200C. This battery weighs in around 3 lbs compared to the approx. 15 lbs of the OEM unit. I cover the shimming of the battery ( • Shimming a Shorai Lith... ) and tank removal ( • BMW R1200C Prep, Gas T... ). Soundtrack generated with Pinnacle.
Complete procedure playlist here - • BMW R1200C Battery Rep...
Terrific instructions! Saved me a trip to the BMW shop with my 2004 R1200CL to replace a five year-old battery that died a sudden death. Thanks!
Thanks Pete, I managed to take it out but had to cut some of the battery metal cover. The battery was very swollen from over charging. Done now and thanks for the promotion reply. Arnaud
Thanks for this series! It saved money and a visit to the dealer for me..
Glad it helped! The Shorai lithium battery has been working great thus far for anyone wanting to know.
You should screw in the negative terminal last to avoid sparks or voltage spikes that can damage the electronics. Negative terminal first on removal, negative terminal last on install.
Thanks for the tip, I'll do that next time.
Thank you for these videos. ... I previously owned 3 early V65 Honda Magna's. Maintenance on them was noted by a number of folks as being the most difficult/anal in executing. ... Upon viewing your videos, I submit they were incorrect. .... There's an attractive R1200C on a local Craigs List that had my attention, but, after viewing these, an old BSA might be just the ticket.
It isn't the friendliest bike to work on. However, I rarely have to work on it!
Thank u very mich, u were a lot of help and fun.Roland from Holland
In my experience of almost 40 years of motorcycling... you ALWAYS disconnect negative pole FIRST. and connect it LAST. But, that's me. (by doing so you avoid shorting + pole to frame during removal/instalation) And yes. If negative pole hits the frame, it does not do any harm. It is connected to the frame anyway.
You are correct. I got it backwards in my head. Performance anxiety?
Hi thank you for the great videos Peter! I am trying to replace my 2004 C1200 battery. I followed all the steps to access the battery but the battery is all inflated on the open sides of the battery cover and cannot be taken out…have you experienced this situation before? Thanks Arnaud
That is a tough one! I haven't encountered that. I don't know how I'd approach that. I don't recall any openings on the bottom of the battery box that would allow you to try to push it out either.
I would try gently hammering upwards on the sides of it, alternating from the right and left sides, with a hammer and blunt tool or piece of wood to prevent puncturing the battery. If it is the OEM unit or similar, Maybe against the ridge along the top edge.
I'm not a mechanic, just a decent parts swapper, so proceed carefully and at your own risk! If it's getting ugly to deal with, I'd ask a local independent mechanic.
Peter, I have another question…while putting the gas tank back on and clipping the two gas lines, a tiny piece of plastic broke on one of them and gas started to leak. So one of them is clipped and one is loose…do you know if I can ride with only one gas line? The bike starts and runs in neutral but not sure it is ok to ride for a few miles. Thanks Arnaud
@@ArnaudJoliff I wouldn't risk riding with a leak. Last thing you'd want to have happen is for that to drip onto your hot exhaust! 😬
Do negative first dude. When re-installing, do negative last.
How did the center of gravity changed? How the ride feels now? Is it worth it?
There was no significant change in how the bike rides or handles. Of course, it is a cruiser so I don't really do any overly aggressive riding on it. I imagine on a lighter bike or a sport bike there would possibly be some difference. That said the battery is still going strong after seven or eight years. So in that respect it's worth it
Very much appreciated.👍
Glad to help!
I would have added remote charging cables to those terminals so that you could put a battery tender on your bike. My 1200c sits with a nearly dead battery now for lack of same. Riding the bike does not build up much charge. I think I will need to replace my battery and add charging leads.
I've been able to keep mine topped off with a battery tender attached to the accessory port. It does a pretty good job. I do have some pigtails that I need to install to make jump-starting easier, but I've been able to jump start it once, when I accidentally left lights on, using the frame and external positive terminal. My guess is that the pigtails would be a better connection for battery tending and jumping.
Thanks very helpful
What type of oil and filter should I use mine is a 1998 BMW R1200C
This is the OEM filter - Manufacture part number: 11 42 7 673 541 . Jump on the R1200 forum to get the ins and outs of aftermarket ones. www.r1200rforum.com/threads/1998-r1200c.58637/
I have a 2004 and use Liqui Moly 20060 4T 15W-50. I don't ride below freezing. For a filter you can use either a Hiflo HF-163 or a Fram PH6063.
Where did you get your Containers for the back
The saddlebags? They came with the bike when I bought it used. They are OEM BMW bags.
where did you find the l brackets
Shorai supplied them with the battery.
What model number for the battery?
Sorry, I checked around for my documentation and box and can't seem to locate it. It's been too long, and I can't pull it out of memory. Probably best to follow up with your dealer find the right model for your application.
Ofcourse i meant MUCH!
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