6
General information and controls
1
1Fuel gauge (b 30)
2 Trip meter reset knob
3 Speedometer
4 Odometer
5 Trip meter
6 Revolution counter (
b 62) 7
Coolant temperature gauge
A Engine cold
B Engine at normal oper-
ating temperature
C Engine overheated
(
b 67)
8 Telltale and warning lights
(
b 7, 8)
9 Ignition switch and steering
lock (
b 10, 11)
( ) Number in parentheses
b page number for description
Cockpit
CA
1234567
98
B
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Important notes
Catalytic converter
e Attention:
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 cap detached
Do not exceed the engine- speed limits marked on the
revolution 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
If misfiring or malfunction of the
fuel-air mixture preparation sys-
tem causes unburned fuel to
reach the catalytic converter,
there is a risk of it overheating
and being damaged.
Risk of fireHigh temperatures occur at the
exhaust system, particularly if a
catalytic converter is installed.
d Warning:
Make sure that whether riding
or standing still or when the
motorcycle is parked, no eas-
ily flammable material
(for example hay, grass,
leaves, clothing or luggage
etc.) can come into contact
with the hot exhaust system.
Do not allow the engine to
idle unnecessarily or for a
lengthy period when the mo-
torcycle is at a standstill
— risk of overheating or fire.
Ride away immediately after
starting the engine.
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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
1
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Index
i
NNeutral (gearbox), 64
Notes on safetyGeneral, 56
OOctane number, fuel, 31
Odometer, 6
Oil filler neck, 5, 29
Oil levelCheck, 29
Engine oil pressure, 8, 66
Sight glass, 5
Overheating, 57, 65
PPartially integral brakes, 74
Permitted gross weight, 49
Power socket, 4
RRefuelling, 30
Removing system case, 24
RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION, 37, 75
Revolution counter, 6
RHD traffic Headlight setting, 51
Rider’s equipment, 84
Riding, 68
Right flashing turn indicator switch, 13 Rims, 45
Running-in speeds, 62
SSafety check, 26, 27
Safety instructions
Catalytic converter, 57
Safety margin, 73
Seat Adjusting, 20
Installing, 21
Removing, 20
Seat lock, 4
Self-cancelling turn indicators, 12,
13
Self-diagnosis with pull-away test,
76
Sensitive electronic control, 72
Service, 81
Service worldwide, 82
Side stand, 58, 59, 64
Speedometer, 6
Spring preload
Front wheel, 43
Starter button, 13
Starter switch, 13
Starting, 65
Switch on the ignition, 64
System case, 23, 25
N - S
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