Removing Battery - BMW R 1200 GS Adventure Rider's Manual

Charging the battery via
the onboard socket is
only possible with suitable
chargers. Unsuitable charg-
ers can result in damage to
the motorcycle electronics.
Use BMW chargers with
the part numbers 71 60
7 688 864 (220 V) or
71 60 7 688 865 (110 V).
If in doubt, charge the
disconnected battery directly
at the terminals.
Charge the disconnect-
ed battery via the onboard
socket.
The motorcycle's
onboard electronics
know when the battery is
fully charged. The onboard
socket is switched off when
this happens.
Comply with the operating
instructions of the charger.
If you are unable to
charge the battery via
the onboard socket, you
may be using a charger that
is not compatible with your
motorcycle's electronics.
In this case, please charge
the battery directly at the
terminals of the disconnected
battery.
Charging disconnected
battery
Charge the battery using a
suitable charger.
Comply with the operating
instructions of the charger.
Once the battery is fully
charged, disconnect the
charger terminal clips from
the battery terminals.
In the case of longer pe-
riods when the motor-
cycle is not being used, the
battery must be recharged
regularly. See the instruc-
tions for caring for your bat-
tery. Always fully recharge the
battery before returning it to
use.

Removing battery

If it is not standing firm-
ly, the motorcycle could
topple in the course of the
operations described below.
Make sure that the motorcy-
cle is steady on its stand.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and park the
motorcycle.
Switch off ignition.
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