Rider's Manual K 1200 S - K100.biz

8126z MaintenanceAllow both engines to idle for afew minutes before disconnectingthe jump leads.Disconnect the jump lead fromthe negative terminals first,then disconnect the secondlead from the positive terminals.Install the battery-compartmentcover ( 128)BatteryMaintenance instructionsCorrect upkeep, recharging andstorage will prolong the life ofthe battery and are essential ifwarranty claims are to be considered.Compliance with the points belowis important in order to maximisebattery life:Keep the surface of the batteryclean and dryDo not open the batteryDo not top up with waterBe sure to read and complywith the instructions for chargingthe battery on the followingpagesDo not turn the battery upsidedownIf the battery is not disconnected,the on-board electronics(e.g. clock, etc.) graduallydrain the battery. This can causethe battery to run flat. If this happens,warranty claims will not beaccepted.If the motorcycle is to be out ofuse for more than four weeks,disconnect the battery or connecta suitable trickle charger tothe battery.BMW Motorrad has developeda float charger speciallydesigned for compatibilitywith the electronics of your motorcycle.Using this charger, youcan keep the battery chargedduring long periods of disuse,without having to disconnect thebattery from the motorcycle'son-board systems. You can obtainadditional information fromyour authorised BMW Motorraddealer.Charging battery whenconnectedCharging the connectedbattery directly at the batteryterminals can damage thevehicle electronics.Always disconnect the batteryfrom the on-board circuits beforerecharging it with a chargerconnected directly to the batteryposts.If you switch on the ignitionand the multifunctiondisplay and telltale lights fail tolight up, the battery is completelyflat. Attempting to charge a completelyflat battery via the on-