Battery - BMW K 1200 S Rider's Manual

• Then connect one end of the
6
black jump lead to the nega-
tive terminal of the support-
112
ing battery, and the other
end to the negative terminal
of the discharged battery.
• Start the engine of the vehi-
cle with the discharged bat-
tery in the usual way; if the
engine refuses to start, wait
a few minutes before repeat-
ing the attempt to protect
the starter and the support-
ing battery.
• Allow both engines to idle for
a few minutes before discon-
necting the jump leads.
• Disconnect the jump lead
from the negative terminals
first, then disconnect the
second lead from the posi-
tive terminals.
• Screw down the cover of the
battery compartment.
Touching live parts of the
ignition system with the
engine running can lead to
electric shocks.
With the engine running, do
not touch any parts of the
ignition system.c

Battery

Maintenance information
Your motorcycle is supplied
with a maintenance-free

battery.

Correct upkeep, recharging
and storage will prolong the
life of the battery and are
essential if warranty claims are
to be considered.
Compliance with the points
below is important in order to
maximize 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
charging the battery on the
next pages.
– Do not turn the battery
upside down.
If the battery is not dis-
connected, the on-board
electronics (clock, etc.) will
drain the battery. This can
cause the battery to run flat.
If this happens, warranty
claims will not be accepted.
During periods when the mo-
torcycle is not being used, of
more than four weeks, discon-
nect the battery from the mo-
torcycle or connect a trickle
charger to the battery.c