toddschaefer
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Does anyone have a part number or suggestion on a replacement battery for a 2007 R1200RT? The OEM battery is rather expensive and the original only lasted two riding seasons.
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2007 R1200RT Replacement Battery
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greenwald
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Here is the 'part number' for what is in the R1200RT:
BMW Battery #: 61.21 – 2 306 200
As for replacing it, I have an '05 R1200RT with the original battery still going strong.
This Spring, I did drop in a Westco that a fellow BMW rider gave me free, but had that deal not come along, I'd still be running the OEM from '05, which now rests on my workbench, charged up once a month as a standby.
Not sure why you only got 24 months out of it?
BMW Battery #: 61.21 – 2 306 200
As for replacing it, I have an '05 R1200RT with the original battery still going strong.
This Spring, I did drop in a Westco that a fellow BMW rider gave me free, but had that deal not come along, I'd still be running the OEM from '05, which now rests on my workbench, charged up once a month as a standby.
Not sure why you only got 24 months out of it?
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dorongrudo
Capt. Grudo
Replacing battery
Hi.
I too have an 05 R12RT with the original battery. Does just fine.
I recently changed a battery on my K75 after eight years (8). No reason. I just figured that it is at the end of its life.
Doron
Hi.
I too have an 05 R12RT with the original battery. Does just fine.
I recently changed a battery on my K75 after eight years (8). No reason. I just figured that it is at the end of its life.
Doron
akbeemer
SURVIVOR
Wow, I hope my wife doesn't develop the same attitude about me. She's had me way over 8 years; but, my charge is down a bit and my starter is dragging.
Wow, I hope my wife doesn't develop the same attitude about me. She's had me way over 8 years; but, my charge is down a bit and my starter is dragging.
As long as your warning lights go off when you get up out of your chair to move, there is still some juice left in you. I'd mention a trickle charger, but I hate to use that word in the presence of old men.
flybike
New member
I ordered the UB12220 from www.BatteriesASAP at 42.95 yesterday. 7.00 shipping to Massena NY. Its a 22Ah battery that fits fine in the RT.
The local BMW dealer quoted me 327.29 for the OEM replacement. When I questioned the price the service tech said it was because of the CANBUS system requirements.
Lots of folks have used the 'alternate' battery, either the UB12220 from Batteries ASAP ( $42.95 ) or the UB22-12N from eBatteries ( $74.95 ) with absolutely no issues.
Oh, and BatteriesASAP has a 5% discount coupon ( Z13109B5 ) good until the end of March.
Jim
wezul
Cage Rattler
What is your rule of thumb for battery replacement?
Is there a fixed rule? I've heard 3 years. I've heard "hey, I don't buy new until the old dies". I don't know if I like the latter response, seeing it could "die" while you are on the road.
I have an '07 RT as well. Had it on the official BMW charger on and off all winter. I'd let it sit a week or two then throw on the charger and let it cycle. Bike fired right off last weekend, first start since November.
So is my battery good or . . . . .
Is there a fixed rule? I've heard 3 years. I've heard "hey, I don't buy new until the old dies". I don't know if I like the latter response, seeing it could "die" while you are on the road.
I have an '07 RT as well. Had it on the official BMW charger on and off all winter. I'd let it sit a week or two then throw on the charger and let it cycle. Bike fired right off last weekend, first start since November.
So is my battery good or . . . . .
toddschaefer
New member
Thanks for the replies everyone. I really just want to replace the battery to make sure I don't have any issues on the road this year. My wife and I take a lot of long trips and I don't want to worry about the motorcycle not starting when we're hundreds of miles from home (or a dealer). The engine was turning over a little slow last fall so I figure it's time for a replacement. I had a 2003 K1200LT and a 2004 K1200GT and in both bikes the batteries only lasted two years. Maybe it something I'm doing to shorten the battery life?
toddschaefer
New member
The terminals are not facing the same direction as the original battery. Does the UB12220 come with adapters or did you purchase them separate?
flybike
New member
Good question, (adapters...), I doubt the battery comes with any adapters since it is sold as a 'universal' battery. And from what I have read elsewhere there wasn't supposed to be any fitment issues. Drop it in and go...However I haven't received the battery yet so I guess I'll know better when I get it home.
For that price I could afford to have adapters made, ( or make them myself ) out of pure silver
. My understanding was the most you have to do is use a piece of cardboard to fill the 1/4" space in the stock battery holder not used by the replacement battery. Oh, and drill/file out the terminal openings to 1/4" size. They are just slightly too small for the stock bolts.
I'll be happy to post comments after I get the battery home and installed.
Jim
toddschaefer
New member
Thanks Jim. Please let us know how the installation turns out.
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richkaimd
Guest
steps to battery replacement 2007 r1200rt?
I've a dead battery (despite my BMW trickle charger reading green). Where can I read the steps to choosing a new battery and then to replacing it? What kind of battery should I buy? What dangers are there to this process that I must avoid? Will I need tools I might not have already as an average somewhat handy homeowner?
I've a dead battery (despite my BMW trickle charger reading green). Where can I read the steps to choosing a new battery and then to replacing it? What kind of battery should I buy? What dangers are there to this process that I must avoid? Will I need tools I might not have already as an average somewhat handy homeowner?
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1analguy
Guest
Just keep in mind that the battery (at least, on an '07 RT) is a gel cell...
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1analguy
Guest
In disconnecting the battery, negative cable first then positive. Installing battery positive first then negative. Your bike and wrench will be much happier this way
Amen!
I just installed a Shorai battery for my RT. http://www.shoraipower.com/
It has received good reviews in a couple of magazines, so I am trying it. Only been in 2 weeks, but so far so good! Starts right up!
Cheers,
It has received good reviews in a couple of magazines, so I am trying it. Only been in 2 weeks, but so far so good! Starts right up!
Cheers,
