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Safety check
For this reason, check the
details in the following sections
before you start the journey:
–Fuel level
– Positions of the handlebar-
lever fittings
– Brake fluid level
– Clutch fluid level
– Brakes
– Warning lights and telltale
lights
– Lights
– shock absorber settings
and spring preload
– condition of wheels and tyres,
tread depth and tyre pres-
sures
– Load, gross weight –
Check at regular intervals as
described in the following
sections
(each time you stop for refuel-
ling):
– Engine oil level
(every second or third time
you stop for refuelling):
– Brake pads
If you encounter any problems
or difficulties, it is always best to
contact your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
He will provide the necessary
advice and assistance.
Checklist
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Important notes
Catalytic converter
e Attention:
To avoid damage to the cata-
lytic converter:
 Do not run the fuel tank dry
 Push-start only when the
engine is cold
 Do not run the engine with a
spark plug lead disconnected
 Do not exceed the engine-
speed limits marked on the
revolution counter
 Comply with all specified
maintenance intervals
 Stop the engine at once if it
misfires
 In the event of misfiring or a
severe drop in engine power,
consult a specialist work-
shop, preferably an author-
ised BMW motorcycle dealer
If misfiring or malfunction of the
fuel-air mixture preparation sys-
tem causes unburned fuel to
reach the catalytic converter,
there is a risk of it overheating
and being damaged.
Risk of fireHigh temperatures occur at the
exhaust system, particularly if a
catalytic converter is installed.
d Warning:
Make sure that whether riding
or standing still or when the
motorcycle is parked, no eas-
ily flammable material
(for example hay, grass,
leaves, clothing or luggage
etc.) can come into contact
with the hot exhaust system.
Do not allow the engine to
idle unnecessarily or for pro-
longed periods
– Risk of overheating or fire.
Ride away immediately after
starting the engine.
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Side stand
Placing motorcycle on
side stand
d Warning:
For safety reasons, never sit
on the motorcycle with the
side stand extended.
e Attention:
Stop the engine before using
the side stand.
Make sure the surface under
the stand is firm.
On a gradient, the motorcycle
should always face uphill;
select 1st gear. 
Switch off the ignition
 Keep both feet on the ground
 Hold the left handlebar grip
with your left hand
 Keep your right hand on the
right handlebar grip and the
handbrake lever
 Hold the motorcycle upright
and balanced
 Use your left foot at the exten-
sion pin to fold the side stand
out fully (arrow)
 Lean the motorcycle carefully
on to the stand
 Turn the handlebars to left
lock
 Check that the motorcycle
is firmly supported
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Fully retracting the side
stand
\f Note:
If the side stand is extended
and a gear engaged, you can-
not start the motorcycle.
Select neutral– Neutral telltale light 1
green
k (b 7) is on
\f Note:
Engine does not start:
– Move the gear lever to
the
k\bposition or disengage
the clutch
Engine stops when first gear is
engaged:
– Fully retract the side stand; if
necessary, consult the trou-
bleshooting table
(
b Maintenance Instructions,
Chapter 2)
Before you start
1
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The Rider Information Display
only operates when the ignition
is switched on.
Engine oil temperature
display 1
A= engine oil is overheating (red )
e Attention:
Stop the engine, wait 10 min-
utes and then check the oil level
(
b 20). If the oil level is correct,
always consult a specialist
workshop without delay, prefer-
ably a BMW Motorrad dealer.
Avoid high engine speeds until
the problem has been dealt
with.
B = engine oil at regular
operating temperature
C = engine oil cold ( blue)
Rider Information Display (RID)
1
A
B
C
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