BMW Motorrad R 1200 GS Rider's Manual page 150

Battery maintenance instructions
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Charging disconnected
battery
• 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 returning it to use
In case of doubt ask a special-
ized workshop, preferably an
authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer, to prepare the vehicle
for storing and to undertake the
necessary battery maintenance
and storage