Battery - BMW R1200S Rider's Manual

Removing driver's seat
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When jump-starting engine,
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do not disconnect battery
from onboard electrical sys-
tem.
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Remove protective cap from
positive battery terminal 1.
Run engine of donor vehicle
during jump-starting.
Begin by connecting one
end of red jump lead
to positive terminal of
discharged battery and
other end to positive
terminal of donor battery.
Connect black jump lead to
negative terminal of donor
battery and then to nega-
tive terminal 2 of discharged

battery.

Start engine of motorcycle
with discharged battery in
usual way; if engine refuses
to start, wait a few minutes
before repeating attempt to
protect starter and support-
ing battery.
Allow both engines to idle
for a few minutes before
disconnecting jump leads.
First disconnect jump lead
from negative terminal 2,
then from positive termi-
nal 1.
To start the engine, do
not use start sprays or
similar items.
Installing driver's seat
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Battery

Maintenance instructions
Correct upkeep, recharging
and storage will prolong the
life of the battery and are es-
sential if warranty claims are
to be considered.
Compliance with the points
below is important in order to
maximize battery life:
Keep the surface of the bat-
tery clean and dry
Do not open the battery
Do not top up with water
Be sure to read and com-
ply with the instructions for
charging the battery on the
following pages
Do not turn the battery up-
side down
If the battery is not
disconnected, the
onboard electronics (clock
etc.) will drain the battery.