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Right, stripped the covers of yesterday, disconnected the battery and removed it. Now, you need to check the water/acid level to the min/max mark on the outside cover, but there is no way of doing it - i could not see the liquid inside, so i opened the 6 plugs and checked inside..still could...

Great job you did there. How does the ajustable gear lever sort out the false neutrals? Does the angle provide more of a firm gear change... eliminating the false neutrals?

Hi Rittelin, i got a battery for my previous bike at the Battery Centre in Blaauwberg Road, Table View - they took down the code of the original, ordered one (or similar) and got it 3 days later. That's the problem more often than not - they don't normally keep stock of bike batteries.

Thanks for the details, Dawid - much appreciated. I have taken down the code ref. My battery should still be fine, but gonna check it out over the weekend just the same. Prevention is better than cure.

Yeah, i ride it every day so that should help. I should however check the water level soon...just in case it's low. What's the replacement cost though?

How long should a batery last? I own a 06 model and batery is still 100%, but i heard that if the batery runs down (for what ever reason) you are stuck - jump start might help depending on condition of batery, but otherwise a replacement is necessary to get you back on the road again. Price of a...

Thanks alot Chris, will check my finances and let you know. :)

Shot, thanks a mill, will get in contact with him to check on availablity and price.

I am sure that this topic has probably been address before (i am new to the forum), but does anybody know where i can buy (besides Motorrad) a aftermarket centrestand for my bike? Price? My 2006 (F) GS did not come with one and it's a mission doing chain lubes etc without it.

I have just joined the forum - absolutely brilliant stuff! Recently bought a black 2006 BMW F 650GS - looking forward to the journey. Cheers, K. O0