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Important notes
Risk of poisoningExhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, which is colourless
and odourless but highly toxic.
d Warning:
Inhaling the exhaust fumes
therefore represents a health
hazard and can even cause
loss of consciousness with
fatal consequences.
Do not run the engine in an
enclosed space.
Risk of fatal accidentYour motorcycle is equipped
with Digital Motor Electronics
(Motronic) and an increased-
output ignition system.
d Warning:
When the engine is running or
the ignition switched on, ne-
ver touch electrically live parts
of the ignition system or the
digital motor electronics.
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Placing motorcycle on
side (prop) stand
d Warning:
For safety reasons, never sit
on the motorcycle with the
side stand extended.
e Caution:
Stop the engine before using
the side stand.
Make sure the surface under
the stand is firm. On a gradient,
the motorcycle should always
face uphill; select 1stgear. Switch off the ignition
Hold the left handlebar grip
with your left hand
Place your right hand on the
dualseat
Use your right foot against the
extension pin to swing the
side stand fully forwards
Lean the motorcycle carefully
on to the stand
Turn the handlebars to left
lock
Check that the motorcycle
is firmly supported
Side stand
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Removing motorcycle
from side (prop) stand
d Warning:
When the ignition of a motor-
cycle fitted with BMW Integral
ABS* is switched off, only a
“RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNC-
TION” is available (
b 71 ) .
The side stand must be fully
retracted before you ride off.
– Riding with the side stand
extended is a safety risk. Ignition key in the “
R” or “ ON”
position (
b 9)
– Handelbar lock disengaged
Hold the left handlebar grip
with your left hand
Keep your right hand on the
right handlebar grip and the
brake lever
Raise the motorcycle
gradually
Use your left foot to push
back the side stand
* Optional extra
Side stand
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Placing motorcycle on
centre stand*
d Warning:
For safety reasons, never sit
on the motorcycle with the
centre stand extended.
e Caution:
Switch off the engine before
using the centre stand.
Make sure the surface under
the stand is firm.
* Optional extra
Switch off the ignition
Hold the left handlebar grip with your left hand
Hold the handle or the case holder* with your right hand
Place the right foot on the extension pin and press it
down until the curved shoes
of the stand touch the ground
Place your right foot on the
tread surface of the stand
Apply all your body weight to the stand
Pull the motorcycle to the rear and upwards (arrow) until it
rests on the centre stand
Check that the motorcycle
is firmly supported
Main (centre) stand*
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Taking the motorcycle off
the centre stand*
d Warning:
If the motorcycle is fitted with
BMW Integral ABS*, only
RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNC- TION is available when the ig-
nition is switched off
(b 71).
e Caution:
Make sure the centre stand is
fully retracted before you ride
off. Ignition key in the “
R” or “ ON”
position (
b 9)
– Handelbar lock disengaged
Hold the left handlebar grip with your left hand
Hold the handle or the case holder* with your right hand
Push the motorcycle forwards
off the stand
Check that the stand has fully
retracted
* Optional extra
Main (centre) stand*
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Running in
Running in new tyres
d Warning:
New tyres have a smooth
surface. This must be rough-
ened by riding in a restrained
manner at various heel angles
until the tyres are run in.
This running-in procedure is
essential if the tyres are to
achieve maximum grip.
Bedding down new brake
pads
d Warning:
New brake pads must “bed
down” and therefore do not
achieve their optimum friction
levels during the first 500 km
(300 miles).
This slight initial reduction in
braking efficiency can be
compensated for by exerting
greater pressure on the lever.
Try to avoid all unnecessary
hard braking during this initial
period.
e Caution:
Comply with the notes on BMW
Integral ABS (b 68-75).
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Starting
Starting
e Caution:
If you attempt to start the en-
gine when the battery is flat, you
will hear the relay chattering.
Further attempts will damage
the starter relay and starter
motor. Before trying again:
recharge the battery.
d Warning:
Do not warm up the engine
with the motorcycle at a
standstill — risk of overheating
or fire!
Ride away immediately after
starting the engine.
To avoid overheating the air-
cooled engine and possible
damage as a result, avoid
even short warm-up periods
at a standstill. Avoid high
engine speeds after a cold
start.
AB1C
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Battery charge currentWarning light1 goes out above
idle speed.
e Caution:
If warning light 1 comes on
during the journey: Immediately
consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer.
Warning light, general General warning light 3 lights
up if the BMW Integral ABS*
develops a fault (
b 75), or if the
tail light or brake light is
defective.
ABS warning/brake failure
light*
The ABS warning/brake failure
light 2 ligh ts up if th e BM W I nt e-
gral ABS develops a fault
(
b 75)
* Optional extra
Telltale and warning lights
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