BMW R 1200 RT Rider's Manual page 123

instead, disconnect the bat-
tery from the on-board sys-
tem and connect the charger
directly to the battery termi-
nals.
• Comply with the operating
instructions of the charger.
Your authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer will be
happy to provide information
on suitable chargers.c
If the battery is only partially
discharged, it can be re-
charged via the on-board
socket.
• If electrical accessories are
connected to an additional
OE
on-board socket
nect them before connecting
the charger.
• Switch on the ignition.
• Plug the charger into the on-
board socket. Comply with
the operating instructions of
the charger.
• Switch off the ignition.
The motorcycle's on-
board electronics know
when the battery is fully
charged. The on-board socket
is switched off when this hap-
pens.c
If you are unable to
charge the battery via the
power socket, you may be us-
ing a charger that is not com-
patible with your motorcycle's
electronics. If this happens,
disconnect the battery from
, discon-
the on-board systems and
connect the charger directly to
the battery.c
Charging the battery
when disconnected
The battery has to be re-
charged at regular inter-
vals in the course of a lengthy
period of disuse.
See the instructions for caring
for your battery. Always fully
recharge the battery before re-
storing it to use.c
• 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.
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