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second lead from the positive
terminals.
Do not use proprietary
start-assist sprays or other
products to start the engine.
Install the protective cap.
Install the battery cover
205).
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
below is important in order to
maximise battery life:
Keep the surface of the bat-
tery 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 fol-
lowing pages.
Do not turn the battery upside
down.
ATTENTION
On-board electronics (e.g.
clock) draining connected
battery
Battery is deep-discharged;
this voids the guarantee
Connect a float charger to
the battery if the motorcycle
is to remain out of use for
more than four weeks.
BMW Motorrad has de-
veloped a float charger
specially designed for com-
patibility with the electronics
of your motorcycle. Using this
charger, you can keep the bat-
tery charged during long peri-
ods of disuse, without having
to disconnect the battery from
the motorcycle's on-board sys-
tems. You can obtain additional
information from your author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Summary of Contents for R 1250 R
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