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Starting – Riding – ParkingRemoving motorcycle
from side stand
d Warning:
When the ignition of a motor-
cycle fitted with BMW Integral ABS* is switched off, only a
“RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNC-
TION” is available (
b 69).
The side stand must be fully
retracted before you ride off.
– Riding with the side stand
extended is a safety risk.
OE Optional extra
• Turn the ignition key to the “ R"
or " ON " position (
b 9)
– Handlebars unlocked
• Both feet on the ground, no weight on the motorcycle
• Hold the left handlebar grip with your left hand
• Keep your right hand on the right handlebar grip and the
handbrake lever
• Slowly raise the motorcycle to the upright position and keep it
balanced
• Sit on the motorcycle and use your left foot to retract the side
stand
Side stand
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Place motorcycle on
centre stand
d Warning:
For safety reasons, never sit
on the motorcycle with the
centre stand extended.
e Caution:
Switch off the engine before
using the centre stand.
Make sure the surface under
the stand is firm.
OE Optional extra
• Switch off the ignition
• Hold the left handlebar grip with your left hand
• Hold the frame wi th your right
hand
• Place the right foot on the extension pin 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 (arrow) until it
rests on the centre stand
• Check that the motorcycle
is firmly supported
Centre standOE
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Centre standOE
Removing motorcycle
from centre stand
d Warning:
If the motorcycle is fitted with
BMW Integral ABS
OE, only RESI-
DUAL BRAKING FUNCTIONA-
LITY is available when the
ignition is switched off (
b 69).
Make sure the centre stand is
fully retracted before you
ride off.
– Riding with the centre 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
• Hold the frame with your right
hand
• Push the motorcycle forwards off the stand
• Check that the stand has fully retracted
OE Optional extra
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Running in

Running in new brake
pads
d Warning:
New brake pads must “bed
down” and therefore do not
achieve their optimum friction
levels during the first 500 km
(300 miles).
This slight initial reduction in
braking efficiency can be
compensated for by exerting
greater pressure on the lever.
Try to avoid all unnecessary
hard braking during this initial
period.
Running in new tyres
d Warning:
New tyres have a smooth sur-
face. This must be roughened
by riding in a restrained man-
ner at various heel angles
until the tyres are run in.
This running in procedure is
essential if the tyres are to
achieve maximum grip.
e Caution:
Comply with the notes on BMW
Integral ABSOE (b 66-73).
OE Optional extra
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ABC1
Starting
e Caution:
If you attempt to start the en-
gine when the battery is flat, you
will hear the relay chattering.
Further attempts will damage
the starter relay and starter mo-
tor.
Before trying again: Recharge
the battery.
d Warning:
Do not warm up the engine
with the motorcycle at a
standstill — risk of overheating
or fire!
Ride away immediately after
starting the engine.
To avoid overheating the air-
cooled engine and possible
damage as a result, avoid
even short warm-up periods
at a standstill. Avoid high en-
gine speeds after a cold start.
Starting
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Fuel levelWhen the warning light1
comes on, there are still
approx. 5 litres (1.1 Imp. gal) of
fuel in the tank.
Engine oil pressureWarning light 2 goes out above
idle speed.
e Caution:
If warning light 2 comes on dur-
ing the journey, take the follow-
ing action as soon as traffic
conditions permit:
•Declutch
• Operate the kill switch
• Bring the motorcycle safely to a halt
• Check engine oil level (
b 20)
If the warning light comes on
even though the oil level is cor-
rect, you must consult a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably an
authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
Telltale and warning lights
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Warning light, general General warning light 3 lights
up if the BMW Integral ABSOE
develops a fault (
b 73), or if the
tail light or br ake light is
defective.
ABS warning lightOE
The ABS warning light 4 lights
up if the BMW Integral ABS
develops a fault (
b 73)
Battery charge currentWarning light 5 goes out above
idle speed.
e Caution:
If warning light 5 comes on dur-
ing the journey:
Consult a specialist, preferably
an authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.
OE Optional extra
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Engine speedLimit engine speed in accord-
ance with engine temperature,
using the highest engine
speeds only when the engine
has reached its regular operat-
ing temperature. When the
revolution counter needle
enters the red zone on the dial,
the fuel supply is interrupted in
order to protect the engine
against overspeeding.
L Note:
The governor cuts in at
7,900 rpm.
Load changes
d Warning:
Try not to open or close the
throttle abruptly, particularly
on wet or slippery roads.
Gear shifts
L Note:
Never slip the clutch exces-
sively when changing gear.
Vary your speed only by using
the throttle in a suitable gear,
not by slipping the clutch.
Riding, gear shifts
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