Instructions - BMW R 1200 GS 2003 Rider's Manual

Battery maintenance instructions
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Charging the battery when
disconnected
• Charge the battery, using a
suitable charger
• Once the battery is fully
charged, disconnect the
charger's crocodile clips from
the battery terminals
– If the battery is in storage for
an extended period of time,
recharge it at regular intervals
of approx. 4 months.
– Always fully recharge the bat-
tery before restoring it to use
In case of doubt ask a specialist
workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer, to prepare the vehicle
for laying up and to undertake
the necessary battery mainte-
nance and storage