Battery - BMW R 1250RS Rider's Manual

Battery

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Maintenance instructions
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Correct battery maintenance
combined with proper charging
and storage procedures extends
the battery's service life, and is
also required for warranty claims.
Compliance with the points be-
low is important in order to maxi-
mize battery life:
Keep the surface of the battery
clean and dry.
Do not open the battery.
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Do not top up with water.
Be sure to read and comply
with the instructions for charg-
ing the battery on the following
pages.
Do not turn the battery upside
down.
ATTENTION
Discharging of the connected
battery by the vehicle elec-
tronics (e.g. clock)
Total discharge of battery leading
to a rejection of warranty claims
During riding breaks of more
than 4 weeks, connect a
trickle-charger to the battery.
NOTICE
BMW Motorrad has developed a
trickle-charger specially designed
for compatibility with the elec-
tronics of your motorcycle. Using
this charger, you can keep the
battery charged during long pe-
riods when the motorcycle is not
being used without having to dis-
connect the battery from the mo-
torcycle's onboard systems. Ad-
ditional information is available at
your authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Charge connected battery
ATTENTION
Charging the battery con-
nected to the vehicle using
the battery terminals
Damage to the motorcycle's
electronics
Disconnect the battery be-
fore charging on the battery
terminals.
ATTENTION
A fully discharged battery
must be charged via a power
socket or extra socket.
Damage to vehicle electronics
A fully discharged battery (bat-
tery voltage less than 12 V, in-
dicator lights and multifunction
display remain off when ignition
is switched on) must always be
charged directly at the poles of
the disconnected battery.