How often should I Charge my BMW 1200rt battery?
There was a service bulletin from BMW on stored 1200RT bike battery charging. — With a DISCONNECTED battery they (BMW) recommends charging once a month (storage temps between 41°f-60°f). Obviously storage at higher ambient temps would lower the time period between charging.
Where is the Charger on a BMW R1200R?
Check to see if the auxiliary outlet is wired directly to the battery. Your R1200R should have a Powerlet (as noted, smaller than a standard cigarette lighter type power supply) just below the left side of the seat. That is standard from the factory and would run through the CANbus.
Do you need a charger for a BMW?
If the power outlet is pigtailed directly to the battery instead of going through the CANbus, you don’t need any fancy BMW charger. Usual pigtails from the battery are 2 prong SAE connectors, and most battery tenders come with a wire for that.
How to charge a R1200RT trickle charger?
1. Turn the ignition of the motorcycle to “ON”. 2. Connect the battery charger to the “On Board Socket” first, then connect the charger to a 110 volt outlet. 3. Turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position.” Sign up for a new account in our community. It’s easy! Already have an account? Sign in here. R1200RT trickle charger ???
There was a service bulletin from BMW on stored 1200RT bike battery charging. — With a DISCONNECTED battery they (BMW) recommends charging once a month (storage temps between 41°f-60°f). Obviously storage at higher ambient temps would lower the time period between charging.
Check to see if the auxiliary outlet is wired directly to the battery. Your R1200R should have a Powerlet (as noted, smaller than a standard cigarette lighter type power supply) just below the left side of the seat. That is standard from the factory and would run through the CANbus.
1. Turn the ignition of the motorcycle to “ON”. 2. Connect the battery charger to the “On Board Socket” first, then connect the charger to a 110 volt outlet. 3. Turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position.” Sign up for a new account in our community. It’s easy! Already have an account? Sign in here. R1200RT trickle charger ???
If the power outlet is pigtailed directly to the battery instead of going through the CANbus, you don’t need any fancy BMW charger. Usual pigtails from the battery are 2 prong SAE connectors, and most battery tenders come with a wire for that.