2008 BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R battery

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
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, 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.
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
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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.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.
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
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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.
Disconnection in
the wrong sequence increases the risk of
short-circuits.
Always proceed in the correct
sequence.
Disconnect negative lead 2
first.
Then disconnect positive
lead 3.
Remove screws 4and pull
the retainer to the rear.
Lift the battery up and out;
work it slightly back and
forth if it is difficult to re-
move.
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Installing 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.
Switch off the ignition.
Place the battery in the bat-
tery compartment, positive
terminal on the right in the
forward direction of travel. Slip the battery retainer
over the battery and install
screws
4.
Connection in the wrong
sequence increases the
risk of short-circuits. Always proceed in the correct
sequence.
Never install the battery
without the protective cap.
Connect the battery positive
lead 3 first.
Then connect the battery
negative lead 2.
Install the cover of the bat-
tery compartment.
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Paint careWashing the motorcycle
regularly will help counteract
the long-term effects of
substances that damage
the paint, especially if your
motorcycle is ridden in areas
with high air pollution or
natural sources of dirt, for
example tree resin or pollen.
Remove particularly
aggressive substances
immediately, however, as
otherwise the paint can
be affected or become
discoloured. Substances
of this nature include spilt
fuel, oil, grease, brake fluid
and bird droppings. We
recommend BMW vehicle
polish or BMW paint cleaner
for this purpose.
Marks on the paintwork are
particularly easy to see after
the motorcycle has been
washed. Remove stains ofthis kind immediately, using
cleaning-grade benzene or
petroleum spirit on a clean
cloth or ball of cotton wool.
We recommend that specks
of tar be removed with BMW
tar remover. Remember to
wax the parts treated in this
way.
Protective wax coat-
ingFor the protective wax coating
of paint, we recommend that
you use only BMW vehicle
wax or agents that contain
carnauba wax or synthetic
waxes.
It is time to rewax the paint-
work when water "puddles"
on the surface, instead of
forming beads.
Laying up the motor-
cycleClean the motorcycle.
Remove the battery.
Spray the brake and clutch
lever pivots and the main
and side stand pivots with a
suitable lubricant.
Coat bright metal and
chrome-plated parts with
an acid-free grease (e.g.
Vaseline).
Stand the motorcycle in a
dry room in such a way that
there is no load on either
wheel.
Before laying the vehicle
up out of use, have the
engine oil and the oil filter ele-
ment changed by a special-
ist workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer. Combine work for lay-
ing up/restoring to use with a
BMW service or inspection.
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Restoring motorcycle
to useRemove the protective wax
coating.
Clean the motorcycle.
Install a charged battery.
Before starting: work
through the checklist.
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Troubleshooting chartEngine does not start at all or is difficult to start.Possible causeRemedyKill switch activated. Kill switch in operating position (run).
Side stand extended and gear engaged. Retract the side stand ( 64).
Gear engaged and clutch not disengaged Select neutral or pull clutch lever( 64).
Clutch pulled when ignition was OFF Switch on the ignition, then pull the clutch
lever.
No fuel in tank. Refuelling ( 78)
Battery not adequately charged. Charging battery when connected ( 120)
9132zTechnical data

ElectricsOn-board socket, rating5 A
Fuses All circuits are electronically protected, so
plug-in fuses are no longer necessary. If an
electronic fuse trips and de-energises a cir-
cuit, the circuit is active as soon as the ig-
nition is switched on after the fault has been
rectified.
Type
Type, battery AGM (Absorptive Glass Mat) battery
Technical data
Battery rated voltage 12 V
Battery rated capacity 14 Ah
Battery low-temperature test current 100 A
Technical data
Spark plug, manufacturer and designation Bosch YR5DDE
Spark plug, electrode gap
When new 0.7 mm
Spark plug, electrode gap
Wear limit No wear limit; spark-plug replacement as per
maintenance schedule
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