BMW R1200S Rider's Manual page 96

Charging disconnected
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battery
Charge battery using a suit-
94
able charger.
Comply with operating in-
structions of charger.
Once battery is fully
charged, disconnect
charger terminal clips from
battery terminals.
In the case of longer pe-
riods when the motor-
cycle is not being used, the
z
battery must be recharged
regularly. See the instruc-
tions for caring for your bat-
tery. Always fully recharge the
battery before returning it to
use.
Removing battery
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and park the
motorcycle.
Removing driver's seat
( 42)
Switch off ignition.
Remove diagnosis plug 1
from holder.
An incorrect disconnec-
tion sequence increase
the risk of short-circuiting.
Always observe the proper
sequence.
Remove negative cable 3
first.
Then take off protective
cap 2 of positive terminal
and remove positive cable.
Remove screw and take off
battery retaining strap 4.
Lift out battery upward; if it
is difficult to move, moving it
back and forth will help.
Installing battery
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and park the
motorcycle.
Switch off ignition.
Insert battery into battery
compartment, with positive
terminal on right in direction
of travel.