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d Warning:
After an accident or if the
motorcycle has fallen over,
check that the system cases
are correctly secured.
Max. load per system case:
22 lbs (10 kg).
With system cases installed, it
is advisable not to exceed
80 mph (130 km/h).
Open the system case Turn key in case lock to position A
Fold out the carrying handle 1
and locking catch 2
– The two indicators 3 turn red
Open the system case
A System case1
2
3
A
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Closing the system case
e Attention:
Risk of breaking the locking
tongue.
Before closing handle 1 or lock-
ing catch 2, turn the key in the
case lock to position A. Turn key in case lock to
position A
Push down locking catch 2
and carrying handle 1
– The two indicators 3 turn
black
Lock the case and remove the
key
Removing system case
Turn key in case lock to position A
Pull up carrying handle 1
– The two indicators 3 turn red
Turn the key back to the orig- inal position, remove it and lift
the system case off its holder
AA1
2
3
System case
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System case
Installing system case
e Attention:
Risk of breaking the locking
tongue.
Before closing handle 1 or lock-
ing catch 2, turn the key in the
case lock to position A.
d Warning:
Always make sure that the
cases are secured.
An incorrectly secured case
could be lost and endanger
other road users.
Insert the system case into the
holder (arrows), making sure
that it is firmly seated in the
lower holder 4 and the upper
hook 5
Turn key in case lock to
position A
Fold the carrying handle 1 down
– The two indicators 3 turn black
Lock the case and remove the
key
5
4
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Safety check
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Checklist
Use the safety checklist –
before every journey
Please perform the safety
check accurately. If your motor-
cycle needs any routine mainte-
nance, you can then attend to it
before the journey starts
(
b Maintenance Instructions),
or have it carried out by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer. This is to ensure that
your motorcycle complies with
road-vehicle use and safety
laws.
A motorcycle in perfect techni-
cal condition is essential for
your safety and that of other
road users.
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For this reason, check the
details in the following sections
before you start the journey:
– Fuel level
– Positions of the handlebar levers
–Brakes
–Brake fluid level
– Clutch fluid level
– Coolant level
– Shock-absorber setting and spring preload
– Wheel rim and tyre condition, tread depth and tyre
pressures
– Load, gross weight
–Lights
– Warning lights and indicator lights with ignition switched
on – Check regularly (every time
you stop for fuel), on the basis
of the following section:
– Engine oil level (every sec- ond/third stop for fuel):
– Brake pads
If you encounter any problems
or difficulties, it is always best to
contact your authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer.
He will provide the necessary
advice and assistance.
Checklist
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Engine oil
Checking oil levelCheck the oil level at regular
intervals.
Always check the oil level when
the engine is at operating tem-
perature, because the differ-
ence between the oil level
indicated when the engine is at
operating temperature and the
oil level indicated when the
engine is very cold due to
extremely low outdoor temper-
atures (-10 °C/14 °F) can be as
much as 10 mm (0.4 in).
After switching off the engine at
operating temperature, wait at
least 5 minutes for the oil to
drain back into the sump.Checking the oil level after the
engine has been run only briefly
or when it is not properly warm
will falsify the reading and could
lead to the engine being oper-
ated with the wrong quantity of
oil, because cold oil is viscous
and takes longer to drain back
into the sump.
e
Attention:
To avoid damage to the engine: – Never exceed the maximum
oil level.
– Always keep the level above
the minimum mark.
Always check the oil level with
the motorcycle upright.
Check the oil level with the engine at its regular operating
temperature
Check the oil level after the engine has been stopped for
at least 5 minutes
Make sure that the motorcy-
cle is upright
– Make sure the ground is level and firm
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Check the oil level at the sight glass:
MAX Top edge
of marking ring
MIN Bottom edge
of marking ring
– The difference between the two marks is approx. 0.5 litre
(0.88 pint)
If necessary, remove oil filler
plug 3 and top up the engine
oil through oil filler neck 1 ,
using funnel 2
Reinstall oil filler plug 3
e Attention:
The red warning light
p (b 8)
for engine oil pressure indicates
no (or very little) oil pressure in the
lube-oil system; this light must not
be regarded as an oil level check.
Oil pressure builds up after 1-2
seconds and the warning light
goes out – the red engine oil
pressure warning light
p should
remain off while the engine is
running.
Engine oil
1
BMW recommends Castrol
MAX
MIN
3
2
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Fuel
Refuelling
d Warning:
Fuel is flammable and explo-
sive. Do not smoke. Never
bring a naked flame near the
fuel tank.
The fuel expands when hot
(for instance if the fuel tank is
in the sun). For this reason,
only fill as far as the lower
edge of the filler neck.
e Attention:
Note that fuel containing lead
will destroy the catalytic con-
verter. Do not run the fuel tank
dry or you may damage the en-
gine or catalytic converter.
Place motorcycle on main (centre) stand
– Make sure the ground is level and firm.
Open fuel filler cap
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