BMW S 1000 XR Rider's Manual page 160

Do not turn the battery upside
8
down.
158
ATTENTION
On-board electronics (e.g.
clock) draining connected
battery.
Battery is deep-discharged; this
voids the guarantee.
Connect a float charger to the
battery if the motorcycle is to
remain out of use for more
z
than four weeks.
NOTICE
BMW Motorrad has developed a
float charger specially designed
for compatibility with the elec-
tronics of your motorcycle. Us-
ing this charger, you can keep
the battery charged during long
periods of disuse, without having
to disconnect the battery from
the motorcycle's on-board sys-
tems. You can obtain additional
information from your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Charge battery when
connected
ATTENTION
Charging connected battery
via the battery terminals.
Damage to the on-board elec-
tronics.
Disconnect the battery at
the battery terminals before
charging.
ATTENTION
Charging a fully discharged
battery via the on-board
socket or the extra socket.
Damage to the on-board elec-
tronics.
If a battery has discharged to
the extent that it is completely
flat (battery voltage less than
9 V, status-indicator lights and
multifunction display remain off
when the ignition is switched
on) it has to be disconnec-
ted from the on-board cir-
cuits and re-charged with the
charger connected directly to
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
available from your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Charge via the charging socket,
with the battery connected
to the motorcycle's on-board
electrical system.