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If the motorcycle will be
out of use for a lengthy
period:
• Check battery acid level
• Store the battery in a cool, dry
room
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Attention:
If the battery is not recharged at
regular intervals while out of use
it will self-discharge until it is
completely flat, in which case
the guarantee is voided.
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Optional accessory
• Trickle-charge the battery
from time to time during the
storage period
– The battery can be recharged
with the BMW battery trickle
charger
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– Charge the battery prior to
lay-ups and before restoring
to use – always comply with
the instructions for charging.
– In case of doubt ask a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW motorcy-
cle dealer, to prepare the
vehicle for laying up and to
undertake the necessary bat-
tery maintenance and storage
Battery safety instructions
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