User Manual

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.
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.
Disconnecting battery
from motorcycle
Place the motorcycle on its
stand on firm, even ground.
Removing front seat ( 81).
with anti-theft alarm (DWA)
OE
If applicable, switch off DWA.
ATTENTION
Battery not disconnected in
accordance with correct pro-
cedure
Risk of short-circuit
Always proceed in compliance
with the specified disconnec-
tion sequence.
Remove bolt 1 and wiring har-
ness negative terminal 2, then
push forward.
Remove bolt 3 and wiring har-
ness positive terminal 4.
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