
directly at the terminals of the
disconnected battery.
Charging disconnected
battery
Charge battery using a suitable
charger.
Comply with operating instruc-
tions of charger.
Once the battery is fully
charged, disconnect the
charger's terminal clips from
the battery terminals.
In the case of longer peri-
ods when the motorcycle is
not being used, the battery must
be recharged regularly. See the
instructions for caring for your
battery. Always fully recharge
the battery before returning it to
use.
Removing battery
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
with anti-theft alarm
OE
Switch off anti-theft alarm if
necessary.
Switch off ignition.
Removing seat (
59).
An incorrect disconnection
sequence increase the risk
of short-circuiting.
Always observe the proper
sequence.
Remove battery ground wire
2
first.
Then pull off protective cap
1
and remove positive cable.
Remove screw
3
, unhook re-
taining strap at bottom and re-
move.
Lift battery upwards; if it is dif-
ficult to move, moving it back
and forth will help.
Installing battery
Place battery in battery com-
partment, positive terminal on
right in direction of travel.
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z
Maintenance
Summary of Contents for R 1200 R 2010
Page 1: ...BMW Motorrad Rider s Manual US Model R 1200 R The Ultimate Riding Machine ...
Page 10: ...1 8 z General instructions ...
Page 12: ...2 10 z Overviews ...
Page 14: ...2 12 z Overviews ...
Page 16: ...2 14 z Overviews ...
Page 21: ...Headlight 1 Low beam headlight 2 High beam headlight 3 Parking lights 2 19 z Overviews ...
Page 22: ...2 20 z Overviews ...
Page 42: ...3 40 z Status indicators ...
Page 82: ...6 80 z Technology in detail ...
Page 89: ...Turn key in Topcase lock into LOCK position and remove 7 87 z Accessories ...
Page 90: ...7 88 z Accessories ...
Page 141: ...Riding specifications Top speed 124 mph 200 km h 10 139 z Technical data ...
Page 142: ...10 140 z Technical data ...
Page 153: ...Work carried out Odometer reading Date 11 151 z Service ...