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Important notes
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 of time
– risk of overheating or fire.
Ride away immediately after
starting the engine.
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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 is misfiring
In the event of misfiring or a
severe drop in engine power,
consult a specialist work-
shop, preferably an author-
ised BMW motorcycle dealer.
e Attention:
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.
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Starting Press starter button4 (max.
5 seconds) and do not release it
until the engine is running
smoothly
Do not turn the throttle twistgrip
when starting the engine.
L Note:
After releasing the starter button if
the engine does not start, wait at
least 5 seconds before pressing
the starter button again.
After switching off the ignition,
wait 3 seconds before switching it
on again.
e Attention:
If you attempt to start the engine
when the battery is flat, you will
hear the relay chattering. Further
attempts will damage the starter
relay and starter motor.
Before trying again: recharge the
battery.
L Note:
At ambient temperatures below
0 °C (32°F), pull the lever to disen-
gage the clutch when starting the
engine.
e Attention:
Do not allow the engine to idle
unnecessarily or for prolonged
periods of time – risk of over-
heating or fire. Ride away im-
mediately after starting the en-
gine.
Avoid high engine speeds after
a cold start.
4 Starting
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Index
HHandlebar levers, 28, 29Clutch lever, 28
Hazard warning flashers, 11
Headlight flasher, button, 12
Headlight setting RHD/LHD traffic, 44
High-beam/low-beam headlight switch, 12
IIgnition switch and steering lock,8,9
LLeft handlebar fitting, 12
LHD traffic
Headlight adjustment, 44
Loading, 41
MMotorcycle accessories, 74
NNeutral, 56 Telltale light, 7
Notes on safety General, 49, 50, 51
OOctane number, fuel, 27
Odometer, 6, 10
Oil filler neck, 24
Oil levelCheck, 24
Engine oil pressure, 59
PProp the motorcycle on its side
stand, 52
RRemoving motorcycle from side (prop) stand, 53
Rev. counter, 6
RHD traffic Headlight adjustment, 44
Rider’s equipment, 73
Right handlebar fitting, 13
Rims, 38, 39
Risk of fire, 50
Risk of overheating, 50, 57
Risk of poisoning, 49
H – R
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