Battery - BMW 2004 K 1200 S Rider's Manual

• Start the engine of the
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vehicle with the discharged
battery in the usual way; if
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the engine does not start,
wait a few minutes before
repeating the attempt in
order to protect the starter
and the donor battery.
• Allow both engines to idle for
a few minutes before discon-
necting the jump leads.
• Disconnect the jump lead
from the negative terminals
first, then disconnect the
second lead from the
positive terminals.
• Screw down the cover of the
battery compartment.
Touching live parts of the
ignition system with the
engine running can lead to
electric shocks.
Do not touch any parts of the
ignition system when the
engine is running.c

Battery

Maintenance information
Your motorcycle is supplied
with a maintenance-free

battery.

Correct upkeep, recharging
and storage will prolong the
life of the battery and are
essential if warranty claims are
to be considered.
Compliance with the points
below is important in order to
maximise battery life:
– Keep the surface of the
battery clean and dry.
– Do not open the battery.
– Do not top up with water.
– Be sure to read and comply
with the instructions for
charging the battery on the
following pages.
– Do not turn the battery
upside down.
If the battery is not dis-
connected, the on-board
electronics (clock, etc.) will
drain the battery. This can
cause the battery to run flat.
If this happens, warranty
claims will not be accepted.
During immobilisation periods
of more than four weeks,
disconnect the battery from
the motorcycle or connect a
trickle charger to the battery.c