BMW 2004 R 1200 ST, Rider'S Manual

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Touching live parts of the
ignition system with the
engine running can cause
electric shock.
Do not touch parts of the igni-
tion system when the engine is
running.
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Battery
Maintenance instructions
Your motorcycle is supplied
with a maintenance-free bat-
tery.
Correct upkeep, recharging
and storage will prolong the
life of the battery and are
essential if warranty claims are
to be considered.
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.
– Be sure to read and comply
with the instructions for
charging the battery on the
following pages.
– Do not turn the battery
upside down.
If the battery is not dis-
connected, the on-board
electronics (e.g. clock, etc.)
will gradually drain the battery.
This can cause the battery to
run flat. If this happens, war-
ranty claims will not be accept-
ed.
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.
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BMW Motorrad has de-
veloped a trickle-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
systems. More information is
available on request from your
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.
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Charging battery when
connected
If the telltale lights do not light
up and the multifunction dis-
play remains blank when you
switch on the ignition, the bat-
tery is completely flat.
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