Battery - BMW R 1200 GS Rider's Manual

Run engine of donor vehicle
during jump-starting.
Start the engine of the vehi-
cle with the discharged battery
in the usual way; if the engine
does not start, wait a few min-
utes before repeating the at-
tempt in order to protect the
starter motor and the donor

battery.

Allow both engines to idle for a
few minutes before disconnect-
ing jump leads.
Disconnect jump lead from
negative terminals first, then
disconnect second lead from
positive terminals.
Place protective cover back
onto positive battery terminal.
To start the engine, do not
use start sprays or similar
items.
Installing driver's seat (

Battery

Maintenance instructions
Correct upkeep, recharging and
storage will prolong the life of
the battery and are essential if
warranty claims are to be consid-
ered.
Compliance with the points be-
low is important in order to maxi-
mize battery life:
Keep the surface of the battery
clean and dry
Do not open the battery
Do not top up with water
Be sure to read and comply
with the instructions for charg-
ing the battery on the following
pages
Do not turn the battery upside
down
If the battery is not discon-
nected, the onboard elec-
70)
tronics (clock etc.) will drain the
battery. This can cause the bat-
tery to run flat. If this happens,
warranty claims will not be ac-
cepted.
During periods when the motor-
cycle is not being used, of more
than four weeks, disconnect the
battery from the motorcycle or
connect a trickle charger to the
battery.
BMW Motorrad has devel-
oped a trickle-charger spe-
cially designed for compatibility
with the electronics of your mo-
torcycle. Using this charger, you
can keep the battery charged
during long periods when the
motorcycle is not being used
without having to disconnect the
battery from the motorcycle's
onboard systems. Additional in-
formation is available at your au-
thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
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