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Please note
d Warning:
This symbol stands for pre-
cautions and measures which
are essential in order to pro-
tect the rider or other persons
from possibly severe or fatal
injury.
e Caution:
Instructions and precautions
specifically intended to prevent
damage to the motorcycle. Fail-
ure to comply with them could
invalidate the warranty.
L Note:
Special information on operat-
ing and inspecting your motor-
cycle as well as maintenance
and adjustment procedures.
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Starting – Riding – Parking
Important notes
Catalytic converter
e Caution:
To avoid damage to the cata-
lytic converter:
Do not run the fuel tank dry
Push-start only when the engine is cold
Do not run the engine with a spark plug lead detached
Do not exceed the engine- speed limits marked on the
rev. counter
Comply with all specified maintenance intervals
Stop the engine at once if it misfires
In the event of misfiring or a
severe drop in engine power,
consult a specialist work-
shop, preferably an author-
ised BMW motorcycle dealer.
e Caution:
If misfiring or malfunction of the
fuel-air mixture preparation
system cause unburned fuel to
reach the catalytic converter,
there is a risk of it overheating
and being damaged.
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Arrive safely
Regular visits to the workshop
for routine servicing are
strongly recommended even
after the warranty period has
elapsed. They are the only way
to be genuinely certain that your
BMW is being kept in perfect
working order.
For goodwill work after the war-
ranty period has expired, evi-
dence of regular maintenance
by an authorised BMW motor-
cycle dealer is essential.
Certain signs of wear may not
otherwise be noticed until it is
too late to put them right at
moderate cost. The staff in the
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer or workshop know every
detail of your motorcycle and
can take remedial action if nec-
essary before minor faults
develop into serious problems.
By having the necessary repairs
done properly and in good time,
you save time and money in the
long run.
…serviceYou can obtain accurate advice
in all cases, and make appoint-
ments with a firm completion
deadline which we will comply
with punctually. But the most
gratifying feeling of all is that
your BMW is in genuinely good
shape when it leaves the
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer's workshop – and above
all, safe.
Reliability
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