Parking a 1200GS for 6 months
I need to park a 2008 1200GS for 6 months - any tips on what I should do to avoid trouble when I start using the bike in six months time? Is it better to completely disconnect the battery or should I leave it on a smart charger?
It might also be useful to have someone start the bike and run it a bit, say every two months, just to keep all the lubes flowing etc.
The smart charger, apart from reconditioning the battery, keeps it warm when it is cold.
I use a BMW charger that I managed to get on eBay at a stupid price of R200.00 ....... this I leave plugged into the bike's socket when I leave it for a long period whilst overseas.... don't know what they cost here - but well worth it to keep the battery in tiptop condition!
David,
botoom line.
no problem.
You may return to a drained battery.
And a short charge cycle will remedy that.
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