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General information and controls
Vehicle keysYou will receive two master
keys and one spare key.
The key number is on the
accompanying plastic tag.
OAOptional accessories
OEOptional extra
L Note:
The ignition switch and steering lock,
fuel filler cap and the helmet/seat lock
are all operated with the same key.
System cases
OA with locks for the
same key can be ordered on request.
d Warning:
If the motorcycle is fitted with
BMW Integral ABS
OE, only RE-
SIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION-
ALITY is available when the
ignition is switched off (b 71)
Ignition switch and steering lock
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Ignition switch and steering lock
Key positions
d Warning:
Never turn the key to OFF or
I while riding the
motorcycle!
ON Operating position,
ignition, ligh ts and all
electrical circuits
switched on
R * Ignition and lights off,
steering lock disengaged
(handlebars can be turned
freely to left or right)
* The key can be removed in these
positions
• Turn the handlebars to full left lock.
e Attention:
Engage the steer ing lock with
the handlebars in this position
only.
OFF* Ignition and lights off,
steering locked
I**Parking light on,
steering locked
L Note:
Switch the parking light on
only for limited periods. Note
state of battery charge.
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1
Removing dualseat• Remove the dualseat coverOE (b 13)
• Turn the key in the dualseat lock to the right, to position 1
and hold it there
• Pull the dualseat to the rear and
upwards out of its retainers
d Warning:
The toolkit can become hot
under extreme conditions. • Take off the dualseat
– the toolkit and
– printed information are then acces-sible
e Attention:
Avoid damage to the dualseat when
setting it down.
OEOptional extra
Dualseat
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A
3
1
2
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:
10 kg (22 lbs).
With System cases installed,
it is advisable not to exceed
130 km/h (80 mph).
Opening the System case
• Turn key in case lock to positionA
• Pull up the carrying handle 1 and
catch 2
– The two indicators 3 turn red
• Open the System case
OAOptional accessories
System caseOA
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A
3
1
2
Closing the System case
e Attention:
Risk of breaking th e locking tongue.
Before closing handle 1 or locking
system 2, turn the key in the case lock
to position A.
• Turn key in case lock to positionA
• Push down catch 2 and carrying
handle 1
– The two indicators 3 turn black
• Lock the case and remove the keyRemoving System case
• Turn key in case lock to position A
• Pull up carrying handle 1
– The two indicators 3 turn red
• Take out the key and lift the System case up until it is clear of its holder
OAOptional accessories
System caseOA
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3
1
2
A
Installing System case
e Attention:
Risk of breaking the locking tongue.
Before closing handle 1 or locking
system 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
and the upper hook
• Turn key in case lock to position A
• Push down the carrying handle 1
– The two indicators 3 turn black
• Lock the case and remove the keyOAOptional accessories
System caseOA
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Starting – Riding – Parking
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Your first journey
Safe motorcycling doesn't depend on
the motorcycle alone.
Your own skill and common-sense are
needed too.
The key to genuine safety on the road
is a sensible balance between the
motorcycle's technical features and the
rider's skill, so that together they form
a single efficient unit. Riding safely in
traffic calls for a sense of responsibil-
ity to your pillion passenger and to
other road users.
d Warning:
Do not ride the motorcycle
after drinking alcoholic
beverages. Even small
amounts of alcohol or drugs,
particularly if taken in con-
junction with medicines, will
adversely affect your percep-
tion and your ability to assess
situations and make deci-
sions, and also slow down
your reflexes.
Take to the road now by all means, but
think carefully about everything you
do.
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Removing motorcycle
from side stand
d Warning:
When the ignition of a motor-
cycle fitted with BMW Integral
ABS
OE is switched off, only a
“RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNC-
TION” is available (
b 71 ) .
The side stand must be fully
retracted before you ride off.
– Riding with the side stand
extended is a safety risk. • Ignition key in the “
R” or “ ON”
position (
b 9)
– Handelbar lock disengaged
• Hold the left handlebar grip with your left hand
• Keep your right hand on the right handlebar grip and the brake lever
• Raise the motorcycle gradually
• Use your left foot to push back the side stand
OEOptional extra
Side stand
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