Removing Battery - BMW R 1200 GS Manual

charged. The onboard socket
is switched off when this
happens.
Comply with the operating
instructions of the charger.
If you are unable to
charge the battery via
the onboard socket, you
may be using a charger that
is not compatible with your
motorcycle's electronics.
In this case, please charge
the battery directly at the
terminals of the disconnected
battery.
Charging disconnected
battery
Charge the battery using a
suitable charger.
Comply with the operating
instructions of the charger.
Once the battery is fully
charged, disconnect the
charger terminal clips from
the battery terminals.
In the case of longer pe-
riods when the motor-
cycle is not being used, the
battery must be recharged
regularly. See the instruc-
tions for caring for your bat-
tery. Always fully recharge the
battery before returning it to
use.

Removing battery

If it is not standing firm-
ly, the motorcycle could
topple in the course of the
operations described below.
Make sure that the motorcy-
cle is steady on its stand.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and park the
motorcycle.
Switch off ignition.
Removing driver's seat
( 48)
An incorrect disconnec-
tion sequence increase
the risk of short-circuiting.
Always observe the proper
sequence.
Remove battery ground
wire 1 first.
Fold open protective cov-
er 2 for positive battery ter-
minal.
Then remove positive bat-
tery cable 3.
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