BMW F 800 GS Rider's Manual page 139

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.
Charging connected
battery
Remove devices connected to
onboard power sockets.
ATTENTION
Charging of the connected
battery on the battery termi-
nals.
Damage to the motorcycle's
electronics.
Disconnect the battery be-
fore charging on the battery
terminals.
ATTENTION
Unsuitable chargers con-
nected to the power socket.
Damage to charger and chassis
electronics.
Use suitable BMW chargers.
The correct charger is avail-
able through your authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
ATTENTION
Charge a fully discharged
battery via the power socket
or additional socket.
Damage to the motorcycle's
electronics.
Always charge a fully
discharged battery (battery
voltage below 9 V; with
the ignition switched on,
the indicator lights and the
multifunction display remain
off) directly at the poles of the
disconnected battery.
Charge disconnected battery
via onboard socket.
NOTICE
The motorcycle's onboard elec-
tronics know when the battery
is fully charged. The onboard
socket is switched off when this
happens.
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