Allow both engines to idle for a
few minutes before disconnect-
ing the jump leads.
Disconnect the jump lead from
the negative terminals first,
then disconnect the second
lead from the positive termin-
als.
Install the battery-compartment
cover ( 128)BatteryMaintenance instructionsCorrect upkeep, recharging and
storage will prolong the life of
the battery and are essential if
warranty claims are to be con-
sidered.
Compliance with the points be-
low is important in order to max-
imise battery life:Keep the surface of the battery
clean and dry
Do not open the battery
Do not top up with water Be sure to read and comply
with the instructions for char-
ging the battery on the follow-
ing pages
Do not turn the battery upside
down
If the battery is not discon-
nected, the on-board elec-
tronics (e.g. clock, etc.) gradually
drain the battery. This can cause
the battery to run flat. If this hap-
pens, warranty claims will not be
accepted.
If the motorcycle is to be out of
use for more than four weeks,
disconnect the battery or con-
nect a suitable trickle charger to
the battery.
BMW Motorrad has de-
veloped a float charger spe-
cially designed for compatibility
with the electronics of your mo-
torcycle. 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 ob-
tain additional information from
your authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Charging battery when
connected
Charging the connected
battery directly at the bat-
tery terminals can damage the
vehicle electronics.
Always disconnect the battery
from the on-board circuits be-
fore recharging it with a charger
connected directly to the battery
posts.
If you switch on the igni-
tion and the multifunction
display and telltale lights fail to
light up, the battery is completely
flat. Attempting to charge a com-
pletely flat battery via the on-
8126zMaintenance
Spring preloadAdjusting, 11, 58
Starter, 16
Steering lock Locking, 43
T
Technical data Battery, 144
Brakes, 142
Bulbs, 145
Clutch, 140
Electrics, 144
Engine, 138
Engine oil, 139
Frame, 145
Fuel, 139
Rear-wheel drive, 141
Running gear, 141
Spark plugs, 144
Standards, 7
Transmission, 140
Wheels and tyres, 142
Telltale lights, 17 Toolkit, 14
Service kit, 96
Standard kit, 96
Torques, 135
Transmission For starting, 70
Technical data, 140
Troubleshooting chart, 136
Turn indicators Left, 15, 53
Right, 16, 53
Switching off, 16, 53
Tyre pressure monitoring RDC Label on wheel rim, 105
Operation, 51
Status indicators, 51
Warning, 33
Tyres Checking inflation pressure, 62
Measuring tread depth, 104
Recommended tyres, 105
Running in, 73
Technical data, 142 V
Vehicle identification number, 13
W
Warning lights, 17
Warnings
Mode of presentation, 22
Warnings, overview, 23, 28, 30, 32, 35, 39
Wheels Installing front wheel, 107
Installing rear wheel, 111
Remove the front wheel, 106
Removing rear wheel, 109
Technical data, 142
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