Removing Battery - BMW K1300R Manual

Only chargers suitable for
this mode of charging can
be used to recharge the battery
via the on-board socket. Unsuit-
able chargers could cause dam-
age to the motorcycle's on-board
electrics.
Use BMW chargers with the
part numbers 71 60 7 688 864
(220 V) or, as applicable,
71 60 7 688 865 (110 V). If
you are in doubt, disconnect
the battery from the on-board
systems and connect the charger
directly to the battery.
Charge via the power sock-
et, 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 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
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

Removing battery-compartment
cover ( 128).
Disconnection in the wrong
sequence increases the risk
of short-circuits.
Always proceed in the correct
sequence.
Disconnect negative lead 1
first.
8
127
z