Damage to charger and vehicle
electronics
Use suitable BMW chargers.
The correct charger is avail-
able through your authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
ATTENTION
Charging a fully discharged
battery via the power socket
or additional onboard socket
Damage to the motorcycle's
electronics
Always charge a fully
discharged battery (battery
voltage below 9 V; with
the ignition switched on,
the indicator lights and the
multifunction display remain
off) directly at the poles of the
disconnected battery.
Charge disconnected battery
via onboard socket.
NOTICE
The motorcycle's onboard elec-
tronics know when the battery
is fully charged. The onboard
socket is switched off when this
happens.
Charging disconnected
battery
Charge battery using a suitable
charger.
Comply with operating instruc-
tions of charger.
After charging, remove terminal
clamps of the charger from the
battery terminals.
NOTICE
In the case of longer periods
when the motorcycle is not be-
ing 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.
Remove the seat ( 54).
Removing center fairing panel
( 121).
Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.
with anti-theft alarm system
(DWA)
OE
Switch off anti-theft alarm sys-
tem if necessary.
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