Thanks for your input guys. It did take a long time and I must admit I got fed up waiting and haven’t looked for a couple of weeks 🙁

I've used a battery tender on my BMs since they started using ABS. Never had a problem nor had to renew a battery.

I have done a fair bit of research on the UKgsers and Adventure sites and
it seems just about everything has been tried and sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. So where does that leave a poor electrically challenged printer? If I decide I need a charger I think I'll get a mortgage and buy the BMW item.

It seems curious that although the 1200s have fancy new batteries that "they say" hold a charge longer than the old style, they then go on about hooking up to a charger if standing longer than 4 weeks!!! Well mostly my bike will get a run every couple of weeks or so but I'm a cautious soul and don't like getting caught out. Having said that I don't think the previous owner used a charger so maybe I should wait and see. Anyway guys thanks for taking the time to post. I appreciate it.

Malcolm