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Introduction
General information and
controls
General view, left side ........... 4
General view, right side ......... 5
Cockpit ................................. 6
Telltale and warning lights ..... 7
Ignition switch and steering
lock .................................... 8-9
Left handlebar fitting ........... 10
Right handlebar fitting ......... 11
Hazard warning flashers ...... 12
Seat/helmet holder .............. 13
Seats ............................. 14-15
System case .................. 16-18Safety check
Checklist ............................. 19
Engine oil ....................... 20-21
Fuel ................................ 22-23
Handlebar levers ............ 24-25
Brake system -
general........................... 26-27
Brake system - without
BMW Integral ABS ......... 28-30
Brake system - with
BMW Integral ABS ......... 31-34
Clutch ................................. 35
Lights ............................. 36-39
Shock-absorber
adjustment .......................... 40
Suspension
spring preload ..................... 41
Wheels ........................... 42-43
Accessories and loads ... 44-45
Contents
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Locking cover of stowage
compartment:
e Caution:
When installing, make sure the
cover is firmly seated.
• Engage the front seat in catches 5 and 4 on left and
right and push it into guide 1• Push the cover to the rear into
lock 2 and engage the seat
holder 3 by
pressing it lightly
Seats
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Rear seat:• Turn the key in the seat lock to position A
•The rear seat
OE is released
from its holder
• Remove the rear seat
OE in the
direction indicated by the
arrow
• The front seat can now be removed
OE Optional extra
Locking the rear seatOE
e Caution:
When installing, make sure that
storage-compartment cover
OE
is correctly secured.
• Push the rear seat
OE to the
rear into the lock and engage
the seat holder by pressing it
lightly (arrow)
Seats
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