BMW R 1200 ST User Manual page 115

If the battery is only partially
discharged, it can be re-
charged via the onboard
socket.
• If electrical accessories are
connected to a second
OE
onboard socket , discon-
nect them before connecting
the charger.
• Switch on the ignition.
• Plug the charger into the
onboard socket. Comply
with the operating instruc-
tions of the charger.
• Switch off the ignition.
The motorcycle's on-
board electronics know
when the battery is fully
charged. The onboard socket
is switched off when this hap-
pens.c
If you are unable to
charge the battery via the
power socket, you may be us-
ing a charger that is not com-
patible with your motorcycle's
electronics. If this happens,
disconnect the battery from
the onboard systems and con-
nect the charger directly to the
battery.c
Charging disconnected
battery
The battery has to be re-
charged at regular inter-
vals in the course of a lengthy
period of disuse.
See the instructions for caring
for your battery. Always fully
recharge the battery before re-
storing it to use.c
• 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.
Removing battery
The types of screw used
are listed on (
b
If it is not standing firmly,
the motorcycle could
topple in the course of the op-
erations described below.
Make sure that the motorcycle
is steady on its stand.c
• Switch off the ignition.
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