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Starting
d Warning:
Do not allow the engine to idle
unnecessarily or for a lengthy
period when the motorcycle is
at a standstill — risk of overheat-
ing or fire. Ride away immedi-
ately after starting the engine.
Avoid high engine speeds after
a cold start.
e. Attention:
If you attempt to start the engine
when the battery is flat, you will
hear the relay chattering. Further
attempts will damage the starter
relay and starter motor. Before
trying again: charge the battery
(
b Maintenance Instructions, Chapter 2).
L Note:
Do not turn the throttle twistgrip
when starting the engine.
Press starter pushbutton 2
– The engine starts
Turn the throttle twistgrip carefully
L Note:
At ambient temperatures below
0 °C, pull the lever to disen-
gage the clutch when starting
the engine.
Starting
BBA
2
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BMW Integral ABS - Troubleshooting
OEOptional extra
Warning light,
generaleABS warning
light
l Malfunctions
OFF ON Only RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION available in both circuits (
b 75)
OFF Flashes at 1 HzABS not available
Pull-away test not completed (
b 76)
OFF Flashes at 4 HzOnly RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION
available in both circuits (
b 75)
Self-diagnosis not completed (b 76)
ON OFF Rear light/brake light defective (
b Maintenance Instructions, Chapter 2)
Cruise-control systemOE not available.
ON Flashes at 1 HzAt least one brake circuit without
ABS (
b 78)
ON Flashes at 4 HzAt least one brake circuit in RESIDUAL
BRAKING FUNCTION mode (
b 75)
Alternate
flashing at
1 Hz Alternate
flashing at
1 HzFluid level in BMW Integral ABS too low.
Check the motorcycle as follows:
– Ignition OFF: is brake pressure OK at
the brake levers?
– Are the brakes acting on both wheels?
– Is the brake system leaktight, no signs of brake fluid escaping?
The brake system is defective if the test
outcome is negative.
Alternate
flashing at
4 Hz Alternate
flashing at
4 HzFluid level in the BMW Integral ABS is too
low, perform the checks listed above.
Only RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION
available in at least one circuit (
b 75)
d Warning:
Do not ride the motorcycle if you have
any doubts about the dependability of
the brake system.
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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 motorcycle is being kept
in perfect working order.
For generous treatment of
claims submitted after the war-
ranty period has expired, evi-
dence of regular maintenance
is essential.Certain signs of
wear may otherwise not be
noticed until it is too late to put
them right at moderate cost.The staff in the authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer’s workshop
know every detail of your
motorcycle and can take reme-
dial action if necessary before
minor faults develop into seri-
ous problems. By having the
necessary repairs done prop-
erly 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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