BMW K 1200 R Rider's Manual page 118

hicle must have a voltage of
7
12 V.
If it is not standing firm-
116
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.
When jump-starting engine,
do not disconnect battery
z
from onboard electrical sys-
tem.
Remove screws 1.
Take out the battery com-
partment lid in a forward
and upward direction.
Run the engine of the donor
vehicle during jump-starting.
Begin by connecting one
end of red jumper lead
to positive terminal of
discharged battery and
he other end to positive
terminal of donor battery.
Then connect one end of
black jumper lead to nega-
tive terminal of donor bat-
tery, and other end to neg-
ative terminal of discharged
battery.
Start engine of motorcycle
with discharged battery in
usual way; if engine refuses
to start, wait a few minutes
before repeating attempt to
protect starter and donor
battery.
Allow both engines to idle
for a few minutes before
disconnecting jumper leads.
Disconnect the jump lead
from the negative terminals
first, then disconnect the
second lead from the posi-
tive terminals.
Mount battery compartment
cover and install screws 1.
To start the engine, do
not use start sprays or
similar items.