BMW K 1200 R Rider's Manual page 120

indicator lights fail to light
7
up, the battery is completely
flat. Attempting to charge a
118
completely flat battery via the
onboard socket can cause
damage to the motorcycle's
electronics.
Always charge a completely
drained battery directly at the
terminals of the disconnected
battery.
Charge disconnected bat-
tery via onboard socket.
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The motorcycle's
onboard electronics
know when the battery is fully
charged. The onboard socket
is switched off when this
happens.
Comply with operating in-
structions of 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 battery using a suit-
able charger.
Comply with operating in-
structions of charger.
Once battery is fully
charged, disconnect
charger terminal clips from
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.
Remove screws 1.