of the donor vehicle has a
voltage rating of 12 V.If it is not standing firmly,
the motorcycle could
topple in the course of the
operations described below.
Always make sure that the
motorcycle is stable and
firmly supported.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand.
When jump-starting the en-
gine, do not disconnect the
battery from the on-board
electrical system.
Remove the screws.
Lift the battery compartment
cover up and forward to re-
move.
Run the engine of the donor
vehicle during jump-starting.
Begin by connecting one
end of the red jump lead
to the positive terminal of the discharged battery and
the other end to the pos-
itive terminal of the donor
battery.
Then connect one end of
the black jump lead to the
negative terminal of the
donor battery, and the other
end to the negative terminal
of the discharged battery.
Start the engine of the
vehicle with the discharged
battery in the usual way; if
the engine does not start,
wait a few minutes before
repeating the attempt
in order to protect the
starter motor and the donor
battery.
Allow both engines to idle
for a few minutes before
disconnecting the jump
leads.
Disconnect the jump lead
from the negative terminals
first, then disconnect thesecond lead from the posit-
ive terminals.
Install the cover of the bat-
tery compartment and install
screws
1.
Do not use proprietary
start-assist sprays or
other products to start the
engine.
BatteryMaintenance instructionsCorrect upkeep, recharging
and storage will prolong the
life of the battery and are es-
sential if warranty claims are
to be considered.
Compliance with the points
below is important in order to
maximise battery life:
Keep the surface of the bat-
tery clean and dry
Do not open the battery
Do not top up with water
7119zMaintenance
Be sure to read and com-
ply with the instructions for
charging the battery on the
following pages
Do not turn the battery up-
side downIf the battery is not dis-
connected, the on-board
electronics (e.g. clock, etc.)
gradually drain the battery.
This can cause the battery to
run flat. If this happens, war-
ranty claims will not be ac-
cepted.
If the motorcycle is to be out
of use for more than four
weeks, disconnect the battery
or connect a suitable trickle
charger to the battery.
BMW Motorrad
has developed a
trickle-charger specially
designed for compatibility
with the electronics of your
motorcycle. Using 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 systems. You can
obtain additional information
from your authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Charging battery when
connected
Charging the connec-
ted battery directly at the
battery terminals can damage
the vehicle electronics.
Always disconnect the battery
from the on-board circuits be-
fore recharging it with a char-
ger connected directly to the
battery posts.
If you switch on the ig-
nition and the multifunc-
tion display and telltale lights
fail to light up, the battery is
completely flat. Attempting to charge a completely flat bat-
tery via the on-board socket
can cause damage to the mo-
torcycle's electronics.
If a battery has discharged to
the extent that it is completely
flat, it has to be disconnec-
ted from the on-board circuits
and charged with the char-
ger connected directly to the
battery posts.
Only chargers suitable
for this mode of char-
ging can be used to recharge
the battery via the on-board
socket. Unsuitable chargers
could cause damage to the
motorcycle's on-board elec-
trics.
Use BMW chargers with
the part numbers 71 60
7 688 864 (220 V) or, as
applicable, 71 60 7 688 865
(110 V). If you are in doubt,
disconnect the battery from
the on-board systems and
7120zMaintenance
connect the charger directly
to the battery.Charge via the power sock-
et, with the battery connec-
ted to the motorcycle's on-
board electrical system. The motorcycle's
on-board electronics
know when the battery is
fully charged. The on-board
socket is switched off when
this happens.
Comply with the operating
instructions of the charger. If you are unable to
charge the battery
through the power socket,
you may be using a charger
that is not compatible with
your motorcycle's electronics.
If this happens, disconnect
the battery from the on-board
systems and connect the
charger directly to the
battery.
Charging the battery
when disconnectedCharge the battery using a
suitable charger.
Comply with the operating
instructions of the charger.
Once the battery is fully
charged, disconnect the
charger's terminal clips from
the battery terminals.
The battery has to be re-
charged at regular inter-
vals in the course of a lengthy
period of disuse. See the in-
structions for caring for your
battery. Always fully recharge
the battery before restoring it
to useRemoving the battery
If it is not standing firmly,
the motorcycle could
topple in the course of the
operations described below.
Always make sure that the motorcycle is stable and
firmly supported.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand.
Remove screws 1.
Lift the battery compartment
cover up and forward to re-
move, noting latches 2 .
7121zMaintenance
A
Abbreviations and symbols, 6
Anti-theft alarm, 17
B
BatteryCharging battery when
connected, 120
Charging the battery when
disconnected, 121
Installation, 122
Removal, 121
Warning, battery charge
current, 26
Brake fluid Checking level, front, 97
Checking level, rear, 98
Brake pads Checking front, 95
Checking rear, 96
Brakes Technical data, 138
Breakdown assistance kit, 89 Bulbs
General instructions, 112
Replacing brake-light
bulbs, 116
Replacing front turn
indicator bulb, 117
Replacing high-beam
headlight bulb, 114
Replacing low-beam
headlight bulb, 112
Replacing parking-light
bulb, 115
Replacing rear light
bulbs, 116
Replacing rear turn indicator
bulb, 117
Technical data, 140
Warning, bulb failure, 26, 27
C
Case Adapting, 89
Adjusting, 86
Closing, 86
Installing, 88 Opening, 86
Removing, 87
Clock, 20 Adjusting, 17, 44
Clutch Fluid reservoir, 11, 13
Technical data, 136
Confirmation of maintenance work, 147
Coolant Temperature gauge, 21
Warning, coolant temperat-
ure, 24
E
Electrics Technical data, 139
Emergency off switch (kill switch), 16, 45
Engine Technical data, 134
Temperature gauge, 20
Warning, engine electron-
ics, 25
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