After 51k miles on the original battery on my 2015 GSA I started feeling the battery having hiccups especially in colder temps and finally shelled out the $215 for the OEM BMW battery. I was dreading pulling out the battery due to several items connected to it but it was absolute breeze after watching this video. Thanks for posting that

@FranksBmwAdv

4 ай бұрын

glad it helped!

Thanks Frank, great video. Am about to tackle my RT 2015 battery replacement. Your video is very useful!

@FranksBmwAdv

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thank you for making this video. I finally have to change my 2016.

@FranksBmwAdv

Жыл бұрын

thanks for letting me know! 👍

Cheers…appreciate the video!

2016 battery in 2017 bike = sounds about right. Thank you for the video. Helps a lot to minimise guesswork.

@FranksBmwAdv

2 жыл бұрын

im glad it helped!

@petermacgregor9805

Жыл бұрын

It does not matter whether the battery was made in 16 or 17. The BMW batteries carry a two year warranty on the battery. The key thing to note is that the warranty starts when battery is sold or when a new bike is put into service. Not when the battery was manufactured!

Greetings from London. Thanks for sharing. You saved me breaking my plastic tabs off that cover! My 2017 GSA battery is showing its age and its time for a change.

@FranksBmwAdv

5 ай бұрын

cool glad it helped

Thank you very much, really helpful video. Safe riding, Ben.

@FranksBmwAdv

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Ride safe!

@FranksBmwAdv

3 жыл бұрын

glad it helped! stay safe!

My #1 tip if replacing a full size battery, is to take note of the correct routing of the rear positive cable. The slack, to allow the battery to be pulled out goes down the back of the battery, even though it doesn't look like there is room. If you get any of the cable on top of the battery, then you cannot lift the battery enough to get the tab and pin of the outer cover in place. I noticed in the video, someone had trimmed the cover pin length in the past because of having difficulties getting it back in place. If the wire is down the back as it should be, with the terminal connector angled at about 3 o'clock towards the right hand rear corner of the battery, that cover goes back on so easily, if the battery won't lift up because you have some cable between the battery and the top of the battery box, then you will be very frustrated and wonder how the cover can possibly ever fit.

@FranksBmwAdv

2 жыл бұрын

no modicification needed for what I did. This bike is factory and I bought it new. 42000 on it now still running good. Thanks for commenting I hope it gave you some help, its really about building confidence to do some of your own repairs and save a few bucks.

@fiveowaf454

2 жыл бұрын

@@FranksBmwAdv Modified, or not that pin on the bottom of the cover is half the length of mine for some reason, therefore easier to fit. The video helped me see what the problem with mine was, which helped me get it sorted, once the +ve cable was in the correct position, along with the terminal orientation, it went together really easily. It's strange your original battery was the shorter one and an older unit, but my 2017.5 had 3/2018 labelled full size battery in it from when I got it brand new in May 2018, I suspect the dealer had swapped it out, or something before I picked mine up. It appears either way the BMW battery is only good for about 4 years. I was pleased to see I'm not the only one that has trouble with those pesky grommets, every time I remove some panels and refit, one of them seems to escape at some point despite my best efforts. :) Thanks for the video, I've worked on a lot of bikes over 46 years of riding, but these videos save a lot of time figuring things out as all machines are different and there's usually a moment when it's not obvious how something comes off, or how it goes back, with a good video, your first time, is like doing it a second time which always goes quicker and easier.

@FranksBmwAdv

2 жыл бұрын

@@fiveowaf454 agreed you make good points! Ride safe!

Thanks for the refresher!!

@FranksBmwAdv

2 ай бұрын

sometimes i use my vids as refreshers for myself! LOL

Great DIY!

@FranksBmwAdv

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Thanks for the video! My 2017 GS had already a full sized battery (actually, one from 2017!). You could also use Yuasa YTX14H-BS, which has 240CCA, so a way better replacement (higher energy density) (got it for around $90 online)

@FranksBmwAdv

2 жыл бұрын

Great glad you liked the video

Thanks for video

@FranksBmwAdv

Жыл бұрын

Most welcome

Hi Frank. Nice job. I just did same job on 2016 Rt. Exact same setup. I miss when the battery was under the seat.

@FranksBmwAdv

4 жыл бұрын

Yep my RT had it under seat much easier to change out and hook accessories too. I hope all is well! Let's ride! Iron Horse!

Nice! Finally someone did a no misstep how too video. I lost the same rubber backing. But I jiggled it and found it on the ground. Thanks for the help.

@FranksBmwAdv

3 жыл бұрын

Thx

Nice and to the point thanks

@FranksBmwAdv

5 ай бұрын

thanks

Very good video, appriciated!

@FranksBmwAdv

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! it was alot of fun!

@ckupcu

2 ай бұрын

@@FranksBmwAdv I am finally replacing the battery tomorrow (Saturday, 5th May 2024). Thanks for the video again! Btw, the tool to remove the screw is T25 (which is under the rear seat), but T20 also works...

Ok, thanks Frank! No I’m gonna go out and try it, for the first time on my own… thanks for the video! /Sabi

@FranksBmwAdv

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@sabineherrmann676

2 жыл бұрын

@@FranksBmwAdv It did! I did! It by myself 💪😁 The first short trip for the season, winter is gone, I hope!

Great video - couldn't remember the tool sizes. thanks

@FranksBmwAdv

Жыл бұрын

You bet!

Hi, thanks for the video. Good description. A just have a question on the positif jumper. You have you jacket and your bag but do you know if i can plug LED light for FOG. Thank you I from France

@FranksBmwAdv

3 жыл бұрын

guess it would depend on how much it draws in power and you might need to use a relay might be needed if you're going to be using a switch to turn it on and off. For me the jacket and powered bag are direct to battery and are fused at the positive terminal.

Thanks Frank, I honestly wasn’t positive about the location of the batt. on my 2017 GSA! (Yep, another Dad joke, “positive” comment on a battery video! +1 point for me, right) 😂. Also what top 2-3 mods did you do yourself that you couldn’t do without? I’m thinking I should install a USB charger for my iphone since I just have it on all the time when I ride. Even if just to see where the traffic is building up on my route. Did you mention you have a jacket and tank bag that are connected to your battery? Did you buy kits for those? And which jacket and tank bag do you use or recommend? …and would you recommend a newer version? Sorry for the 20-questions. Thanks again!

@FranksBmwAdv

2 жыл бұрын

best mods are Charge outlets in my tank bag. Tank bag removable connect. Heated gerbins jacket. I have older one. I do lots if video so charging ports important 👍 glad you liked video. Ride safe!

Just thinking about the date on the battery. Your bike might’ve been made in 2016 as a 2017 model. I’m not sure if you know your production date on the bike but that may answer the battery date inconsistency

@FranksBmwAdv

3 жыл бұрын

i bought an RV they did same thing put a older battery in it. feeling ripped off. lol

Good Video. I need to change the Battery on my 2016 RT1200. Can I go ahead with out affecting the bikes computer? If I disconnect the existing battery it won't affect any of the electrics on the bike?

@FranksBmwAdv

3 жыл бұрын

Well, my personal opinion is that car dealers and bike dealers will tell you it can only be done at the shop due to the chance of loss of data. I call Bullshit on that. Obviously, I'm not saying or guarantying you won't have an issue, I guess it depends on the bike. There are ways to jumper power to your system while changing the battery so power is always present at the computer, on cars they use ODB connection that keeps the car powered while changing, I have changed over ten batteries on bikes and newer cars without an issue. Use Extreme caution not to cross wires positive and negative, now that would be a major issue! Ride safe!

@Reclaim68

3 жыл бұрын

@@FranksBmwAdv Thanks for that! Ok, just installed the new battery and everything fine. The Dealer would have charged me £120ph for that!

Hey Frank - do you know how the Y rubber strap attaches to the bike on the top side? I've got to replace it and can't easily see where it attaches.

@FranksBmwAdv

3 жыл бұрын

no that's a good question. sorry I can take a look tomorrow and try to get a pic or a short video.

Are there any problems with disconnecting the battery,I want to add a spur for when I need to trickle charge in the winter?

@FranksBmwAdv

3 жыл бұрын

not sure what you mean, def add a lead that you can connect your trickle charge to. I have never had issue with loosing memory other than things clike clock on dash, radio memories etc. if thats what youre asking about.

What battery did you put in and I think you said you bought it from advance auto parts?

@FranksBmwAdv

Жыл бұрын

its in video at 5:10 second mark approx, thanks for watching!

question instead of hooking two additional wires to your battery why don’t you just charge your battery from the wire that goes up to your tank bag just asking

@FranksBmwAdv

Жыл бұрын

i have done that, i also use the heated gear pigtail. its great having powered tank bag for charging cams and phones.

I did the same to mine, it’s a 2016 GS Adventure, after new battery installed it won’t turn back on. Its there a good reason for that ? Before the old battery was replaced everything was perfect.

@FranksBmwAdv

3 жыл бұрын

never heard of such a thing, sorry your having issues. Did you find out what issue was?

@PolarAttack

3 жыл бұрын

Does your 2016 bike use the keyless ignition - fob?

@FranksBmwAdv

3 жыл бұрын

@@PolarAttack yes but its a 2017 Bike I have. I don;t know about 2016 sorry

@PolarAttack

3 жыл бұрын

@@FranksBmwAdv oh, that was in reference to the comment above from Jorgezap...

@2:35 mark. I cannot do the pull up and out. I feel like I am going to break that door trying to get it off.

@FranksBmwAdv

Жыл бұрын

it's pretty tough plastic, did you take the rubber strap off? good luck

Hi, how long does a battery last? I too have a BMW 2017 dead battery after about 6 years. Is the original battery you're removing?

@FranksBmwAdv

Жыл бұрын

for me I usually get 3 or 4 years, this was the original battery I replaced.