BMW C650 Sport, Rider'S Manual

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NOTICE
Do not use proprietary start-as-
sist sprays or other products to
start the engine.
Installing side panel ( 118).
Install the front panel ( 119).
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 be-
low is important in order to max-
imise battery life:
Keep the surface of the battery
clean and dry
Be sure to read and comply
with the instructions for char-
ging the battery on the follow-
ing 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.
Recharging connected
battery
with extra socket OA
ATTENTION
Charging connected battery
via the battery terminals.
Damage to the on-board elec-
tronics.
Disconnect the battery at
the battery terminals before
charging.
ATTENTION
Charging a fully discharged
battery via the on-board
socket or the extra socket.
Damage to the on-board elec-
tronics.
If a battery has discharged to
the extent that it is completely
flat (battery voltage less than
9 V, status-indicator lights and
multifunction display remain off
when the ignition is switched
on)
it has to be disconnec-
ted from the on-board cir-
cuits
and re-charged with the
charger connected directly to
the battery posts.
With the battery connected to
the vehicle's on-board electrical
system, charge only via the
extra socket.
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