Rider's Manual K 1200 S - K100.biz

z Maintenanceboard socket can cause damageto the motorcycle's electronics.If a battery has discharged to theextent that it is completely flat, ithas to be disconnected from theon-board circuits and chargedwith the charger connected directlyto the battery posts.Only chargers suitable forthis mode of charging canbe used to recharge the batteryvia the on-board socket. Unsuitablechargers could cause damageto the motorcycle's on-boardelectrics.Use BMW chargers with thepart numbers 71 60 7 688 864(220 V) or, as applicable,71 60 7 688 865 (110 V). Ifyou are in doubt, disconnectthe battery from the on-boardsystems and connect the chargerdirectly to the battery.Charge via the power socket,with the battery connectedto the motorcycle's on-boardelectrical system.The motorcycle's on-boardelectronics know when thebattery is fully charged. Theon-board socket is switched offwhen this happens.Comply with the operating instructionsof the charger.If you are unable to chargethe battery through the onboardsocket, you may be usinga charger that is not compatiblewith your motorcycle's electronics.If this happens, disconnectthe battery from the on-boardsystems and connect the chargerdirectly to the battery.Charging battery whendisconnectedCharge the battery using asuitable charger.Comply with the operating instructionsof the charger.Once the battery is fullycharged, disconnect thecharger's terminal clips fromthe battery terminals.The battery has to be rechargedat regular intervalsin the course of a lengthy periodof disuse. See the instructionsfor caring for your battery. Alwaysfully recharge the batterybefore restoring it to useRemoving batterycompartmentcoverMake sure the ground is leveland firm and place the motorcycleon its stand.8127