
Always charge a completely
drained battery directly at the
terminals of the disconnected
battery.
Charge the disconnect-
ed battery via the onboard
socket.
The motorcycle's
onboard electronics
know when the battery is fully
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
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and park the
motorcycle.
Removing passenger seat
(
57)
Removing driver's seat
(
57)
Switch off the ignition.
An incorrect disconnec-
tion sequence increase
the risk of short-circuiting.
Always observe the proper
sequence.
Remove the screw
1
.
Remove battery negative
cable
2
first.
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z
Maintenance
Summary of Contents for R 1200 RT 2005
Page 1: ...BMW Motorrad Freude am Fahren Rider s Manual US Model R 1200 RT ...
Page 6: ...Confirmation of service 156 ...
Page 10: ...1 8 z General instructions ...
Page 12: ...2 10 z Overviews ...
Page 14: ...2 12 z Overviews ...
Page 16: ...2 14 z Overviews ...
Page 21: ...Headlight 1 High beam headlight 2 Low beam headlight 3 Side lights 2 19 z Overviews ...
Page 22: ...2 20 z Overviews ...
Page 38: ...3 36 z Status indicators ...
Page 68: ...4 66 z Operation ...
Page 76: ...5 74 z Riding ...
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Page 80: ...5 78 z Riding ...
Page 82: ...5 80 z Riding ...
Page 92: ...6 90 z Accessories ...
Page 128: ...7 126 z Maintenance ...
Page 134: ...8 132 z Care ...
Page 159: ...Work carried out at miles Date 10 157 z Service ...