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 beforedisconnecting the jump
leads.
Disconnect the jump lead
from the negative termin-
als first, then disconnect the
second lead from the posit-
ive terminals.
Installing battery-
compartment cover
( 121)
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 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 down
If 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,
warranty 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 de-
veloped a trickle-charger
specially designed for com-
patibility with the electronics
of your motorcycle. Using this
charger, you can keep the
7119zMaintenance
battery charged during long
periods of disuse, without
having to disconnect the bat-
tery 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 charging
can be used to recharge the
battery via the on-board sock-
et. Unsuitable chargers could
cause damage to the motor-
cycle's on-board electrics.
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
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.
7120zMaintenance
Charging 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 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 useRemove the battery-
compartment cover
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.
Removing the seat ( 53)
Remove screws 1, noting
latches 2.
Lift the battery compartment
cover up and forward to re-
move.
Installing battery-
compartment cover
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.
Install the battery com-
partment cover, noting
latches 2.
7121zMaintenance
A
Abbreviations and symbols, 6
Anti-theft alarm, 17
B
BatteryCharging battery when
connected, 120
Charging battery when
disconnected, 121
Installation, 121, 122
Removal, 121, 122
Technical data, 141
Warning, battery charge
current, 26
Brake fluid Checking level, front, 94
Checking level, rear, 95
Brake pads Checking front, 92
Checking rear, 93
Brakes Technical data, 140
Breakdown assistance kit, 85 Bulbs
General instructions, 108
Replacing brake-light
bulbs, 113
Replacing front turn
indicator bulbs, 115
Replacing high-beam
headlight bulb, 111
Replacing low-beam
headlight bulb, 109
Replacing parking-light
bulb, 113
Replacing rear light
bulbs, 113
Replacing rear turn indicator
bulbs, 117
Technical data, 142
Warning, bulb failure, 27
C
Case Adapting, 84
Adjusting, 82
Closing, 82
Installing, 84 Opening, 82
Removing, 83
Checklist, 66
Clock, 20 Adjusting, 42
Clutch Fluid reservoir, 11, 13
Technical data, 137
Confirmation of maintenance work, 149
E
Electrics Technical data, 141
Emergency off switch (kill switch), 16, 48
Engine Technical data, 134
Temperature gauge, 20, 21
Warning, engine electron-
ics, 25
Engine oil Checking level, 89
Draining, 91
Technical data, 136
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