BMW S 1000 XR 2023 Rider's Manual page 194

188 MAINTENANCE
Charging disconnected
battery
Disconnecting battery from
motorcycle. (
Charge battery using a suit-
able charger.
Comply with operating
instructions of charger.
Once battery is fully charged,
disconnect charger's terminal
clips from battery terminals.
In the case of longer peri-
ods when the motorcycle
is not being used, the battery
must be recharged regularly.
See the instructions for caring
for your battery. Always fully
recharge the battery before re-
turning it to use.
Connecting battery to vehicle
( 189)
Disconnecting battery from
vehicle
Park the motorcycle, making
sure the ground is level and
firm.
Remove the seat. (
188)
107)
Remove the positive terminal
cover 1.
ATTENTION
Incorrect battery disconnec-
tion
Danger of short circuit
Follow the disconnection
sequence.
First remove the negative bat-
tery cable 1.
Then remove positive battery
cable 2.