BMW R 1200 R 2007 Rider's Manual page 120

without having to disconnect the
8
battery from the motorcycle's
onboard systems. Additional in-
118
formation is available at your au-
thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Charging connected
battery
Charging the connected
battery directly at the bat-
tery terminals can damage the
motorcycle electronics.
To charge the battery via the
z
battery terminals, disconnect the
battery first.
Charging the battery via
the onboard socket is only
possible with suitable chargers.
Unsuitable chargers can result in
damage to the motorcycle elec-
tronics.
Use BMW chargers with the
part numbers 71 60 7 688 864
(220 V) or, as applicable,
71 60 7 688 865 (110 V). If in
doubt, charge the disconnected
battery directly at the terminals.
If you switch on the igni-
tion and the multifunction
display and indicator lights fail to
light up, the battery is complete-
ly flat. Attempting to charge a
completely flat battery via the on-
board socket can cause damage
to the motorcycle's electronics.
Always charge a completely
drained battery directly at the
terminals of the disconnected
battery.
Charge disconnected battery
via onboard socket.
Comply with operating instruc-
tions of charger.
The motorcycle's onboard
electronics know when the
battery is fully charged. The
onboard socket is switched off
when this happens.
Charging disconnected
battery
Charge battery using a suitable
charger.
Comply with operating instruc-
tions of charger.
Once battery is fully charged,
disconnect charger's terminal
clips from battery terminals.
In the case of longer peri-
ods when the motorcycle is
not being used, the battery must
be recharged regularly. See the
instructions for caring for your
battery. Always fully recharge
the battery before returning it to
use.
Removing battery
Switch off ignition.
Removing seat ( 60)