BMW F 800 R 2014, Rider'S Manual

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(positive terminal on this mo-
torcycle: position
2 ).
Connect black jumper cable
to negative terminal of donor
battery and then to negative
terminal of the discharged bat-
tery (negative terminal on this
motorcycle: position
1 ).
NOTICE
As an alternative to the negative
battery terminal, the spring strut
bolt can also be used.
Run engine of donor motorcy-
cle during jump-starting proce-
dure.
Start engine of motorcycle with
discharged battery in usual
way; if engine refuses to start,
wait a few minutes before re-
peating attempt to protect
starter and supporting battery.
Allow both engines to idle for a
few minutes before disconnect-
ing jumper cables.
Disconnect jumper cable from
negative terminals first, then
detach the cable from the posi-
tive terminals.
NOTICE
To start the engine, do not use
start sprays or similar items.
Installing center fairing panel
(
115).
Install seat ( 49).
Battery
Maintenance instructions
Correct battery maintenance
combined with proper charging
and storage procedures extends
the battery's service life, and is
also required for warranty claims.
Compliance with the points be-
low is important in order to maxi-
mize battery life:
Keep the surface of the battery
clean and dry.
Do not open the battery.
Do not top up with water.
Be sure to read and comply
with the instructions for charg-
ing the battery on the following
pages.
Do not turn the battery upside
down.
ATTENTION
Discharging of the connected
battery by the vehicle elec-
tronics (e.g. clock).
Total discharge of battery leading
to a rejection of warranty claims.
During riding breaks of more
than 4 weeks, connect a
trickle-charger to the battery.
NOTICE
BMW Motorrad has developed a
trickle-charger specially designed
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