Battery - BMW R nineT Rider's Manual

Unclip cover 1 in lower
area arrow and remove
upward.
Begin by connecting one end
of red jumper cable to positive
battery connection point 1 and
other end to positive terminal
of second battery.
Then connect one end of black
jumper cable to a screw termi-
nal 2 on your own motorcycle
and other end to negative ter-
minal of second battery.
Run engine of donor vehicle
during jump-starting procedure.
Start engine of vehicle with dis-
charged battery in usual way; if
engine refuses to start, wait a
few minutes before repeating
attempt to protect starter and
supporting battery.
Allow both engines to idle for a
few minutes before disconnect-
ing jumper cables.
First disconnect jumper cable
from screw terminal 2, then
from positive battery connec-
tion point 1.
To start the engine, do not
use start sprays or similar
items.

Battery

Maintenance instructions
Correct battery maintenance
combined with proper charging
and storage procedures extends
the battery's service life, and is
also required for warranty claims.
Compliance with the points be-
low is important in order to maxi-
mize battery life:
Keep the surface of the battery
clean and dry
Do not open the battery
Do not top up with water
Be sure to read and comply
with the instructions for charg-
ing the battery on the following
pages
Do not turn the battery upside
down.
If the battery is not discon-
nected, the onboard elec-
tronics (clock etc.) will drain the
battery. This can cause the bat-
tery to run flat. If this happens,
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