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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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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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Placing motorcycle on
side stand
d Warning:
For safety reasons, never sit
on the motorcycle with the
side stand extended.
e Attention:
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; se-
lect 1st gear. Switch off the ignition
Keep both feet on the ground
Hold the left handlebar grip
with your left hand
Keep your right hand on the
right handlebar grip and the
handbrake lever
Hold the motorcycle upright and balanced
U s e y o u r le f t f o o t a t t h e e x t e n -
sion pin to extend the side
stand fully (arrow)
Slowly lean the motorcycle to the side until its weight is
taken by the stand and dis-
mount from the motorcycle
Turn the handlebars to full left
lock (
b 11)
Check that the motorcycle
is firmly supported
Side stand
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Placing motorcycle on
main (centre) stand
d Warning:
For safety reasons, never sit
on the motorcycle with the
main stand extended.
e Attention:
Stop the engine before using
the main stand.
Make sure the surface under
the stand is firm.
Switch off the ignition
Hold the left handlebar grip
with your left hand Hold the lifting handle with
your right hand
Place your right foot on the
extension pin of the main
stand 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 until it rests on
the main stand
Check that the motorcycle
is firmly supported
Main (centre) stand
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Before you start
Switch on the ignition– Move the kill switch to the run position A
Ignition switch ON
In an emergency only:
Move switch 1 to the B
position.
– The Motronic, fuel pump and
starter motor electrical cir-
cuits are de-energised
L Note:
If you move the kill switch to the
B position while the ignition is
on (switch in ON position), the
BMW Integral ABS remains op-
erational (
b 72-79).
Fully retract the side stand
L Note:
If the side stand is extended
and a gear engaged, you can-
not start the motorcycle.
Select neutral– Neutral indicator light green
k is on (b 7)
– Gear indicator shows “0”
L Note:
Engine does not start:
–Move the gear lever to thek
position or disengage the
clutch
Engine stops when first gear is
engaged:
–Fully retract the side stand; if
necessary, consult the trouble-
shooting chart (
b Maintenance
Instructions, Chapter 2)
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Coolant temperatureWarning light5 (red)
goes out when the engine is
started, above idle speed.
e Attention:
If the coolant temperature warn-
ing light 5 comes on, stop the
engine and allow it to cool down.
Check coolant level in the expan-
sion tank (
b 40).
If the expansion tank is full, but
the warning light remains on, or if
coolant consumption is exces-
sive, consult a specialist work-
shop, preferably an authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
Battery charge currentWarning light 6 goes out above
idle speed.
e Attention:
If warning light 6 comes on dur-
ing the journey:
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW motorcycle dealer.
Warning lights
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