Battery - BMW K1200 R Rider's Manual

Touching live parts of the
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ignition system with the
engine running can lead to
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electric shocks.
Do not touch parts of the igni-
tion system when the engine is
running.c

Battery

Maintenance instructions
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 bat-
tery 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.
If the motorcycle is to be out of
use for more than two months,
disconnect the battery or con-
nect a suitable trickle charger
to the battery.c
BMW Motorrad has de-
veloped a trickle-charger
specially designed for
compatibility with the electron-
ics of your motorcycle. Using
this charger, you can keep the
battery charged during long
periods of disuse, without hav-
ing to disconnect the battery
from the motorcycle's on-
board systems.
More information is available
on request from your
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.c
Charging the battery
when connected
If the telltale lights do not light
up and the multifunction dis-
play remains blank when you
switch on the ignition, the bat-
tery is completely flat.