How to Remove Battery Cover on BMW R1250GS | Battery Install | Battery Removal

In this video, I talk about something simple that caused me a bit of a headache initially. After I figured it out and watched some videos, I realized there wasn't a simple explanation out there.
So here you go!
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Time Stamp:
00:00
00:30 - Cover removal
01:09 - DON'T Forget this part!
01:30 - Putting cover back on Trick!
03:17 - Fun Motorcycle Stuff

[@joellandau6649]

That was a life saver- thank you! I somehow magically got the cover off a different way, but have been trying to figure out how to get it back on for the last 30m. Thank you!!

[@AmericanAbroad1]

I went through the same thing. Haha. Your in good company

[@colinlocke4190]

Brilliant. My battery died whilst off-road and it took me forever to figure it out... lol. Thank you

[@AmericanAbroad1]

Did you get it going again?

[@colinlocke4190]

@@AmericanAbroad1 Yes, luckily my mate had a booster. It was my fault.. i've got massive lights which drained the battery too much. Taught me a lesson on many fronts :)

[@annesauvaget9399]

THKS for explanation ! Very helpfull🎉

[@fayrushby9199]

Brilliant. Was struggling to put that cover back on. Thank you!

[@AmericanAbroad1]

I am with you brother. Took me a bit to figure it out

[@ericboeckmans6]

Thank you !!! You saved my evening!!! Many thanks from Belgium

[@AmericanAbroad1]

Glad it helped!

[@ericboeckmans6]

Yes it really helped. This is the type of simple thing that might take you hours if you don't know the "trick". So useful to have guys like you taking the time to post informative videos like that. Really appreciated! @@AmericanAbroad1

[@ekaddo]

Thank you for taking the time!

[@AmericanAbroad1]

Thanks for the comment!

[@gardeni]

Thanks very much. Amazing that BMW didn't think to tell you this - otherwise it just doesn't go back in!! Mind you, they lack commosense on many things and the manual is badly written.

[@AmericanAbroad1]

Totally. I wish Bmw would have decent videos on servicing your bike, but then what I’m the world would KZbinrs do hahaha

[@MKA63]

Manual? who reads the manual?

[@ianfreshwater5528]

Excellent, I got it off but was having trouble putting it back. Cheers

[@AmericanAbroad1]

Yes I was having trouble at first also. Once you get the hang of it, it’s super easy

[@lorenmars5244]

Something like this can leave a brother stranded. Watching this video could prevent you from having a very bad day.

[@AmericanAbroad1]

Haha yes definitely. Before I figured it out I was one of those stranded brothers haha

[@shaggybx]

Thank you was going crazy putting that stupid thing on 😅

[@AmericanAbroad1]

I feel that hahaha

[@richards2321]

Looks like my 2018 “Black Storm”.

[@Joshua-le1vn]

Thank you for this, good timing!

[@AmericanAbroad1]

Of course! Glad it helped.

[@miriamros1988]

Super helpful! Thank you

[@AmericanAbroad1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MKA63]

Exactly what I needed. (Yeah, I know ... sob story, all about me, but I'm going to tell it anyway - call it venting if you like!) I developed bilateral foot drop, which mean't for a few months, I didn't have enough upward lift in my feet - particularly my left foot, to even change gears. Too dangerous to ride until healed. So ... flat battery. Still recovering but feeling like I'm ready to try. (Bike is new - I've only put 3000Kms on it, so you can imagine how much I am missing the ride) The garage where I keep the bike doesn't have a power outlet (don't ask), so I need to remove it and take the battery somewhere I can charge it. Purchased a charger today, and went searching for how to remove the battery ... how I got here. Thank you so much. This is my mission for tomorrow! Is there anything I need to know about resetting the electronics on the bike after re-installation of the battery? (2023 BMW R1250 GS)

[@AmericanAbroad1]

Man.. Stoked your getting well and back out there. I know the feeling. I broke a leg when I was racing motocross and didn’t ride for 6 months. I’m not the best with electrical, but it was pretty basic for me. Just unscrew and screw back in. Ride safe!

[@rubencorreia4063]

Thank you, I feel like I'm ready to do it by myself now!

[@AmericanAbroad1]

You can do it!

[@jenniferjohns3528]

Thank you!!!!

[@AmericanAbroad1]

You're welcome!

[@LOWzapper]

Whats the knob to the right of the battery do?

[@ericjames7680]

The rubber Grommet that is on the top right, that the cover plugs into can be pushed out and lost. Use a very small nylon tie to secure it and not have it fall out.

[@AmericanAbroad1]

Some silicon spray helps keep these good also

[@angelwink]

😁