42
Safety check
2
Checking coolant level
e Attention:
Always keep the coolant level
above the minimum mark.
Check coolant level only when
the engine is cold.
Hold the motorcycle upright
Check the coolant level through slot 1 in cover insert 2
of the expansion tank:
MIN Minimum level
Add coolant if necessaryL Note:
If the expansion tank is full and
the coolant temperature is high
(as indicated by red warning
light
j b 58) or coolant con-
sumption is excessive, consult
a specialist workshop, prefera-
bly an authorised BMW motor-
cycle dealer.
Coolant
1
2
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Starting – Riding – ParkingSwitch on the ignition– Kill switch3 in the run
position
U
Ignition switch 1 in the ON
position
Wait until the warning light for
coolant temperature (
b7)
stops flashing
In an emergency only:
Move kill switch 3 to position
V
– The electronic engine man-
agement, fuel pump and
starter motor electrical cir-
cuits are de-energised
Fully retract the side stand
L Note:
If the side stand is extended
and a gear engaged, you can-
not start the motorcycle.
Select neutral– Neutral indicator light 2
green
k ON
L Note:
Engine does not start:
– Move the gear lever to the
k
position or disengage the
clutch
Engine stops when first gear is
engaged:
– Fully retract the side stand; if
necessary, consult the trou-
bleshooting chart (
b Mainte-
nance Instructions, Chapter 2)
Before you start
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Starting – Riding – Parking
ABS check– ABS warning light 1
(
b 64-68)
Coolant temperatureWarning light 2 j (red) flashes
for approx. 3 seconds after you
switch on the ignition.
The electronic engine manage-
ment system initialises itself
during this period.
e Attention:
If the coolant temperature
warning light
j comes on, stop
the engine and allow it to cool
down.
Check coolant level in the
expansion tank (
b42).
If the expansion tank is full, but
the warning light remains on, or
if coolant consumption is exces-
sive, consult a specialist work-
shop, preferably an authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
Telltale and warning lights
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Starting – Riding – Parking
Riding, gear shifts
Engine speedChoose engine speeds in
accordance with the coolant
temperature reading, and do
not use maximum engine
speeds unless the engine has
reached its regular operating
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.
L Note:
The governor cuts in at
7,400 rpm.
Load changes
d Warning:
Try not to open or close the
throttle abruptly, particularly
on wet or slippery roads.
Gearshifts
L Note:
Never slip the clutch excessive-
ly when changing gear. Vary
your speed only by using the
throttle in a suitable gear, not by
slipping the clutch.
It is advisable not to exceed a
maximum of 7,000 rpm
in any
gear.
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Index
SSafety check, 21, 22
Safety instructionsCatalytic converter, 51
Safety instructions, braking, 62, 63
Seat, 14
Service worldwide, 71
Shock-absorber adjustment, 37
Softbag, 15, 16, 17
Softbag for stowage compartment, inserting/
securing, 15
Speedometer, 6
Spring preload, 36 Front wheel, 36
Starter pushbutton, 13
Starting, 57
Switch on the ignition, 56
TTank cap, 26
Telltale and warning lights, 6 ABS, 7, 58
Coolant temperature, 7, 58
Engine oil pressure, 7, 59
Flashing turn indicator, left, 7
High-beam headlight, 7
Low fuel level, 7, 59
Neutral, 7
Tread depth, tyres, 38
Tripmeter reset button, 6 Type plate, 5
Tyres
Running in, 55
Tread depth, 38
Tyre pressures, 39
WWarning lightLow fuel level, 59
Warning lights ABS, 7, 58
Coolant temperature, 7, 58
Engine oil pressure, 59
Low fuel level, 7
S – Z
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