BMW R 1200 RT Service Manual download pdf (Page 139)

Allow both engines to idle for a

few minutes before disconnect-

ing the jump leads.

Disconnect the jump lead from

the negative terminals first,

then disconnect the second

lead from the positive termin-

als.

Reinstall the protective cap on

battery positive terminal.

Do not use proprietary

start-assist sprays or oth-

er products to start the engine.

Install the front seat ( 74)

Battery

Maintenance instructions

Correct upkeep, recharging and

storage will prolong the life of

the battery and are essential if

warranty claims are to be con-

sidered.

Compliance with the points be-

low is important in order to max-

imise battery life:

Keep the surface of the battery

clean and dry

Do not open the battery

Do not top up with water

Be sure to read and comply

with the instructions for char-

ging the battery on the follow-

ing pages

Do not turn the battery upside

down

If the battery is not discon-

nected, the on-board elec-

tronics (e.g. clock, etc.) gradually

drain the battery. This can cause

the battery to run flat. If this hap-

pens, warranty claims will not be

accepted.

If the motorcycle is to be out of

use for more than four weeks,

disconnect the battery or con-

nect a suitable trickle charger to

the battery.

BMW Motorrad has de-

veloped a float charger spe-

cially designed for compatibility

with the electronics of your mo-

torcycle. Using this charger, you

can keep the battery charged

during long periods of disuse,

without having to disconnect the

battery from the motorcycle's

on-board systems. You can ob-

tain additional information from

your authorised BMW Motorrad

dealer.

Charging battery when

connected

Charging the connected

battery directly at the bat-

tery terminals can damage the

vehicle electronics.

Always disconnect the battery

from the on-board circuits be-

fore recharging it with a charger

connected directly to the battery

posts.

If you switch on the igni-

tion and the multifunction

display and telltale lights fail to

light up, the battery is completely

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