BMW Motorrad R 1250RT Rider's Manual page 163

ATTENTION
Discharging of the connected
battery by the vehicle elec-
tronics (e.g. clock)
Total discharge of battery leading
to a rejection of warranty claims
During riding breaks of more
than 4 weeks, connect a
trickle-charger to the battery.
NOTICE
BMW Motorrad has developed a
trickle-charger specially designed
for compatibility with the elec-
tronics of your motorcycle. Using
this charger, you can keep the
battery charged during long pe-
riods when the motorcycle is not
being used without having to dis-
connect the battery from the mo-
torcycle's onboard systems. Ad-
ditional information is available at
your authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Charge connected battery
ATTENTION
Charging the battery con-
nected to the vehicle using
the battery terminals
Damage to the motorcycle's
electronics
Disconnect the battery be-
fore charging on the battery
terminals.
ATTENTION
A fully discharged battery
must be charged via a power
socket or extra socket.
Damage to vehicle electronics
A fully discharged battery (bat-
tery voltage less than 12 V, in-
dicator lights and multifunction
display remain off when ignition
is switched on) must always be
charged directly at the poles of
the disconnected battery.
ATTENTION
Unsuitable chargers con-
nected to the power socket
Damage to charger and vehicle
electronics
Use suitable BMW chargers.
The correct charger is avail-
able through your authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Charge disconnected battery
via onboard socket.
NOTICE
The motorcycle's onboard elec-
tronics know when the battery
is fully charged. The onboard
socket is switched off when this
happens.
Comply with operating instruc-
tions of charger.
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