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56
Starting – Riding – Parking
Battery charge currentTelltale light 1 goes out above
idle speed.
e Attention:
If telltale light 1 comes on while
the motorcycle is being ridden:
consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Fuel levelIf telltale light 2 comes on, only
approx. 4 litres (0.9 gallon) of
fuel remain in the tank.
ABS warning lightThe ABS warning light 3 lights
up if the BMW Integral ABS
develops a fault (
b 68).
Warning light, general General warning light 4 lights
up if the BMW Integral ABS
develops a fault (
b 71), or if the
tail light or brake light is defec-
tive.
* n depending on national-market speci-
fication
23*41
Telltale and warning lights
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Starting – Riding – Parking
Fuel gauge 2
\f Note:
If only two bars still appear,
about 4 litres (0.9 Imp. gal) of
reserve fuel quantity remain in
the tank (additional orange light
(
b 56)).
Gear indicator 31 - 0 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - E
Clock 4 To adjust, use a ball pen or
similar object to press point 5
(minutes) or point 6 (hours)
Rider Information Display (RID)
2
3
4
65
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Starting – Riding – Parking
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 inter-
rupted in order to protect the
engine against overspeeding.
\f 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
\f Note:
Never slip the clutch excessively
when changing gear. Vary your
speed only by using the throttle
in a suitable gear, not by slipping
the clutch.
The digital gear indicator in the
Rider Information Display shows
which gear is selected (
b 59).
Riding and changing gear
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Index
i
AAnti-lock brake systemNotes, 67, 70, 71
Audio system handlebar remote
control, 10
BBMW Integral ABSBrake fluid level, checking, 28
Changing brake fluid, 28
Brake fluid level
CheckingFront brake, 30
Rear brake, 31
Brake pads, checking, 27
Brake system With BMW Integral ABS, 28,
29, 30, 31
Brake system, checking, 26
CCatalytic convertor Safety instructions, 45
Choke Cold start, 55
Cold start lever, 10
Clock (RID), 59
Clutch Fluid level, 32, 34
Clutch lever, 24
Cockpit
Overview, 6
Cockpit instruments, 6 Cold start lever
Operation, 55
Position, 10
DDistance recorder (odometer), 6
Dualseat, 12
Dualseat lockPosition, 4
EEmergency ignition off(kill) switch, 11
Engine oil, 21 Filler, 21
Temperature display (RID), 58
Engine oil filler, 21
Engine oil pressure Telltale light, 56
FFiller cap, 5
Fog lamp, 6
Front brakeBrake fluid level, 30
Brake fluid reservoir, 5
Handbrake lever, 25
Fuel
Capacity, 23
Octane number, 23
Refuelling, 22
Fuel filler cap, 5
Fuel gauge (RID), 59
Fuse box, 5
A – F
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Index
i
GGear indicator (RID), 59
Gearshifts, 60, 61
General viewLeft side, 4
Right side, 5
HHandlebar fittingLeft, 10
Right, 11
Handlebar levers Clutch lever, 24
Handbrake lever, 25
Hazard warning flashers, 17
Headlight adjustment Right/left-hand riding, 35
Heated handlebar grips, 11
Helmet holder, 5
High/low (dipped) headlight switch, 10
Hydraulic fluid Clutch, 32
IIgnition switch and steering lock,
6
Function, 8
Ignition, switching on, 52, 53
LLeft-hand riding Headlight adjustment, 35
Light switch, 11 Lights
Notes, 33
Low (dipped) headlight switch, 10
MMain (centre) stand, 48, 49
Motorcycle accessories, 77
NNeutral (gearbox), 53
OOctane number (fuel), 23
Oil filler, 4
Oil level Checking, 21
Engine oil pressure, 7, 56
Overheating, risk of, 54
PPartially integral brakes, 66
Power socket, 12 V, 6
R
Radio display, 6
Rear brake
Brake fluid level, 27
Brake fluid reservoir, 5
Refuelling, 22, 23
Remote control Audio systemHandlebars, 10
Residual braking function, 29, 67
Revolution counter, 6
G – R
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Index
i
RID (Rider Information Display), 58, 59
Rider Information Display Clock, 59
Engine oil temperature display,
58
Fuel gauge, 59
Gear indicator, 59
Rider ’s equipment, 76
Riding, 60
Right flashing turn indicator switch, 11
Right-hand riding
Headlight adjustment, 35
SSafety checklist, 18
Safety instructionsCatalytic convertor, 45
Explanation, 86
General, 44
Service worldwide, 74
Side stand, 46, 47
Speedometer, 6
Starter button, 11
Starting, 54
Storage compartment, 13
Suspension spring preload, 37
System case, 16
TTank capacity, 23
Telltale and warning light Engine oil pressure, 57
Telltale lights ABS check, 7, 56
Battery charge, 7
Battery charge current, 56
Engine oil pressure, 7, 57
Fuel level, 56
Gearbox neutral indicator, 7
High-beam headlight, 7
Right turn indicator repeater, 7
Tank capacity, 7
Turn indicator, left, 7
Toolkit, 5
Tools, 5, 12
Tread depth, tyres, 38
Trip distance recorder, 6
Turn indicator cancel switch, 11
Turn indicator repeater
Telltale lights, 7
Turn indicator switch, left, 10
Tyres
Pressures, 39
Running in, 51
Tread depth, 38
R – T
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Index
i
VValve caps, 39
WWarning lightsABS check, 56
Battery charge current, 56
Fuel level, 56
General, 7, 56
Warnings Braking, 62
Wheel rims, 38
Windshield adjustment Rocker switch, 10
V – Z
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Details described or illustrated in
this booklet may differ from the
motorcycle's actual specification
as purchased, the accessories
fitted or the national-market
specification. No claims will be
entertained as a result of such
discrepancies.
Dimensions, weights, fuel con-
sumption and performance data
are quoted to the customary
tolerances. The right to modify designs,
equipment and accessories is
reserved.
Errors and omissions excepted.
©2003 BMW Motorrad
Not to be reproduced either wholly
or in part without written
permission from BMW Motorrad,
After Sales.
Printed in Germany
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