BMW R 1200 RT Rider's Manual page 152

ted from the on-board cir-
7
cuits and re-charged with the
charger connected directly to
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the battery posts.
ATTENTION
Unsuitable battery chargers
connected to an on-board
socket.
Damage to charger and to frame
and suspension electronics.
Use suitable BMW chargers.
The suitable charger is
z
available from your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Charge via the charging socket,
with the battery connected
to the motorcycle's on-board
electrical system.
NOTICE
The motorcycle's on-board elec-
tronics know when the battery
is fully charged. The on-board
socket is switched off when this
happens.
Comply with the operating in-
structions of the charger.
NOTICE
If you are unable to charge the
battery through the on-board
socket, you may be using a char-
ger that is not compatible with
your motorcycle's electronics. If
this happens, disconnect the bat-
tery from the on-board systems
and connect the charger directly
to the battery.
Charging battery when
disconnected
Charge the battery using a
suitable charger.
Comply with the operating in-
structions of the charger.
Once the battery is fully
charged, disconnect the
charger's terminal clips from
the battery terminals.
NOTICE
The battery has to be recharged
at regular intervals in the course
of a lengthy period of disuse.
See the instructions for caring
for your battery. Always fully re-
charge the battery before restor-
ing it to use.
Removing battery
Switch off the ignition.
Remove screws 1.
Remove the battery cover.