BMW Motorrad S 1000RR 2013, Rider'S Manual

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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.
NOTICE
BMW Motorrad has developed a
float charger specially designed
for compatibility with the elec-
tronics of your motorcycle. Us-
ing 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 sys-
tems. You can obtain additional
information from your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Disconnecting battery
from motorcycle
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Remove the front seat (
58).
ATTENTION
Battery not disconnected in
accordance with correct pro-
cedure.
Risk of short-circuit
Always proceed in compliance
with the specified disconnec-
tion sequence.
Disconnect negative lead
1
first.
Then disconnect positive
lead
2 .
Connecting battery to
motorcycle
Connect battery positive lead 2
first.
Then connect battery negative
lead
1 .
Installing front seat ( 58).
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