BMW R 1200 RT Rider's Manual page 140

The motorcycle's on-board
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electronics know when the
battery is fully charged. The
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on-board socket is switched off
when this happens.
Comply with the operating in-
structions 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 electron-
ics. If this happens, disconnect
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the battery from the on-board
systems and connect the charger
directly to the battery.
Charging battery when
disconnected
Charge the battery using a
suitable charger.
Comply with the operating in-
structions of the charger.
Once the battery is fully
charged, disconnect the
charger's terminal clips from
the battery terminals.
The battery has to be re-
charged at regular intervals
in the course of a lengthy period
of disuse. See the instructions
for caring for your battery. Al-
ways fully recharge the battery
before restoring it to use
Removing battery
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
with anti-theft alarm (DWA)
If applicable, switch off the anti-
theft alarm.
Switch off the ignition.
Remove the front seat (
Disconnection in the wrong
sequence increases the risk
of short-circuits.
Always proceed in the correct
sequence.
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Disconnect negative battery
lead 1 first.
Then pull back protective
cap 3 and disconnect battery
positive lead 4.
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Remove screw 2, disengage
the retaining strap at the bot-
tom and remove.
Lift the battery up and out;
work it slightly back and forth
if it is difficult to remove.