BMW R 1200 GS -, Rider'S Manual

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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.
Charge battery when
connected
ATTENTION
Charging the battery connec-
ted to the vehicle using 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 using the socket or
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.
ATTENTION
Unsuitable chargers that are
connected to a socket
Damage to charger and vehicle
electronics
Use suitable BMW chargers.
The suitable charger is
available from your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Charge via the charging socket,
with the battery connected
to the motorcycle's on-board
electrical system.
NOTICE
The motorcycle's on-board elec-
tronics know when the battery
is fully charged. The on-board
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