BMW R 18 B 2021 Rider's Manual page 140

134 MAINTENANCE
ATTENTION
A fully discharged battery must be
charged via a power socket or extra
socket.
Damage to vehicle electronics
A fully discharged battery (battery volt-
age less than 12 V, indicator lights and
multifunction display remain off when
ignition is switched on) must always be
charged directly at the poles of the dis-
connected battery.
ATTENTION
Charging the battery connected to the
vehicle using the battery terminals
Damage to the motorcycle's electronics
Disconnect the battery before charging
on the battery terminals.
Charge a disconnected battery directly on
the terminals.
Charging a disconnected battery
Charge battery using a suitable charger.
Comply with operating instructions of
charger.
Once battery is fully charged, disconnect
charger's terminal clips from battery termi-
nals.
In the case of longer periods when the
motorcycle is not being used, the bat-
tery must be recharged regularly. See the
instructions for caring for your battery. Al-
ways fully recharge the battery before re-
turning it to use.
Removing the battery
with anti-theft alarm system (DWA)
Turn off the anti-theft alarm if necessary.
Switching off the ignition (
Removing side trim panel (
Remove screws 2.
Remove the muffler cover 1.
Remove screws 2.
Remove the passenger footrest plate 1.
OE
Remove screws 1.
45).
Loosen the battery cover 2 from the
120).
grommets 3 and remove it.