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Introduction
General information and con-
trols
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
Seats ............................. 12-13
System case .................. 14-15
Adjusting the windshield ..... 16
Hazard warning flashers ...... 17Safety check
Checklist ........................ 18-19
Engine oil ....................... 20-21
Fuel ................................ 22-23
Handlebar levers ............ 24-25
Brake system
- general ........................ 26-27
- with BMW Integral
ABS ............................ 28-31
Clutch ................................. 32
Lights ............................. 33-35
Shock absorbers ................ 36
Suspension spring
preload ............................... 37
Wheels ........................... 38-39
Loads............................. 40-41
Contents
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General information and controls
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KeysYou will receive two master
keys and one spare key.
The key number is on the
accompanying plastic tag.
\f Note:
Ignition switch and steering
lock, tank filler cap lock and du-
alseat lock are all operated with
the same key. The key also fits
the storage compartment and
System cases.
d Warning:
Only RESIDUAL BRAKING
FUNCTIONALITY is available
when the ignition is switched
off (b 67)
Ignition switch and steering lock
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General information and controls
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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, lights 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 steering lock with
the handlebars in this position
only.
OFF* Ignition and lights off,
steering locked
I**Parking light on,
steering locked
\f Note:
Switch the parking light on
only for limited periods. Note
state of battery charge.
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Index
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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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