BMW Motorrad R 1250 GS 2002 Rider's Manual page 206

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MAINTENANCE
Charge battery when
connected
ATTENTION
Charging the battery that is
connected to the vehicle via
the battery terminals
Damage to the on-board
electronics
Disconnect the battery at
the battery terminals before
charging.
ATTENTION
Recharging a fully dis-
charged battery via the
power socket or extra
socket
Damage to the vehicle elec-
tronics
If a battery has discharged
to the extent that it is com-
pletely flat (battery voltage
less than 12 V, indicator
lights and multifunction
display remain off when the
ignition is switched on) al-
ways charge the disconnec-
ted battery with the charger
connected directly to the
battery terminals.
ATTENTION
Unsuitable chargers connec-
ted to a socket
Damage to charger and
vehicle electronics
Use suitable BMW chargers.
The suitable charger is avail-
able from your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Charge via the charging
socket, with the battery
connected to the motorcycle's
on-board electrical system.
The motorcycle's on-
board electronics know
when the battery is fully
charged. The on-board socket
is switched off when this
happens.
Comply with the operating
instructions of the charger.
If you are unable to
charge the battery
through the on-board socket,
you may be using a charger
that is not compatible with
your motorcycle's electronics.
In this case, directly charge
the battery at the terminals
of the battery that has been
disconnected from the vehicle.

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