BMW S 1000 XR Rider's Manual page 161

NOTICE
The motorcycle's on-board elec-
tronics know when the battery
is fully charged. The on-board
socket is switched off when this
happens.
Comply with the operating in-
structions of the charger.
NOTICE
If you are unable to charge the
battery through the on-board
socket, you may be using a char-
ger that is not compatible with
your motorcycle's electronics. If
this happens, disconnect the bat-
tery from the on-board systems
and connect the charger directly
to the battery.
Charging battery when
disconnected
Disconnecting battery from
motorcycle ( 159).
Charge the battery using a
suitable charger.
Comply with the operating in-
structions of the charger.
Once the battery is fully
charged, disconnect the
charger's terminal clips from
the battery terminals.
NOTICE
The battery has to be recharged
at regular intervals in the course
of a lengthy period of disuse.
See the instructions for caring
for your battery. Always fully re-
charge the battery before restor-
ing it to use.
Connecting battery to motor-
cycle ( 160).
Disconnecting battery
from motorcycle
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Removing seat ( 62).
ATTENTION
Battery not disconnected in
accordance with correct pro-
cedure.
Risk of short-circuit
Always proceed in compliance
with the specified disconnec-
tion sequence.
First disconnect battery negat-
ive lead 1.
Then disconnect battery posit-
ive lead 2.
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