BMW Motorrad R 1200 RT 2007, Rider'S Manual, Page: 138 / 175

Charge via the power sock-
et, with the battery connected
to the motorcycle's on-board
electrical system.
The motorcycle's on-board
electronics know when the
battery is fully charged. The
on-board socket is switched off
when this happens.
Comply with the operating in-
structions of the charger.
If you are unable to charge
the battery through the on-
board socket, you may be using
a charger that is not compatible
with your motorcycle's electron-
ics. If this happens, disconnect
the battery from the on-board
systems and connect the charger
directly to the battery.
Charging battery when
disconnected
Charge the battery using a
suitable charger.
Comply with the operating in-
structions of the charger.
Once the battery is fully
charged, disconnect the
charger's terminal clips from
the battery terminals.
The battery has to be re-
charged at regular intervals
in the course of a lengthy period
of disuse. See the instructions
for caring for your battery. Al-
ways fully recharge the battery
before restoring it to use
Removing battery
Switch off the ignition.
Remove the front seat (
75)
Disconnection in the wrong
sequence increases the risk
of short-circuits.
Always proceed in the correct
sequence.
Remove screw 1 .
Disconnect negative battery
lead
2 first.
Then pull back the protective
cap and disconnect positive
lead
3 .
Lift the battery up and out;
work it slightly back and forth
if it is difficult to remove.
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