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1
Fully retract the side stand
\f Note:
If the side stand is extended
and a gear engaged, you can-
not start the motorcycle.
Select neutral– Neutral indicator light 1
green
k on (b 7).
\f 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 Maintenance Instructions,
Chapter 2)
Before you start
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Low fuel level
When warning light 1 comes on,
there are still approximately
5 litres of fuel in the tank.
Engine oil pressureWarning light 2 goes out above
idle speed.
e Attention:
If warning light 2 comes on dur-
ing the journey, take the follow-
ing action as soon as traffic
conditions permit:
 Disengage the clutch
 Operate the kill switch
 Bring the motorcycle safely to
a halt
 Check engine oil level
(
b 22)
If the warning light comes on
but the oil level is correct, al-
ways consult a specialist work-
shop without delay, preferably
an authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.
Warning lights
1234
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Warning light, general General warning light 3 lights
up if the BMW Integral ABSOE
develops a fault
(
b 75), or if the tail light or brake
light is defective.
ABS warning light2(
ABS warning light 4 lights up if
the BMW Integral ABS devel-
ops a fault (
b 75)
2(Optional extra
Battery charge lightWarning light 5 goes out above
idle speed.
e Attention:
If telltale light 5 comes on dur-
ing the journey:
consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer.
Warning lights
1234
5
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Moving away/upshifts:Pull the clutch lever in
 Press down on the gearshift
lever (to select first gear) and
take your foot off the lever
 Smoothly re-engage the
clutch
 Increase engine speed
slightly as necessary
 Accelerate when the clutch is
fully engaged
 For upshifts into 2nd, 3rd, 4th,
5th and 6th gears, pull the
front of the gear lever up
Downshifts:Close the throttle (twistgrip)
 Pull the clutch lever in
 Select the next-lower gear:
(opposite direction to arrow)
 Smoothly re-engage the
clutch
Riding, gear shifts
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Self-diagnosis with pull-
away test
The BMW Integral ABS per-
forms self-diagnosis and a
pull-away test to ensure its
operability.
Self-diagnosis is performed
automatically when you switch
on the ignition.
d Warning:
Self-diagnosis is not per-
formed unless both brake le-
vers are in their fully released
positions.
Only the RESIDUAL BRAKING
FUNCTION is available until
self-diagnosis is completed
(b 71). 
Release the brake levers, if
necessary
 Switch on the ignition
Initially:
– ABS warning light 2:
Flashes at 4 Hz
– General warning light 1:
ON
bSelf-diagnosis is in
progress
Then:
– ABS warning light 2:
Flashes at 1 Hz
– General warning light 1:
OFF
bSelf-diagnosis successfully
completed
2(Optional extra
Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS2(
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Start the engine.
 Move off
– ABS warning light 2:
OFF (as of approx. 5 km/h
road speed)
bPull-away test successfully
completed
bBMW Integral ABS is
available
\f Note:
Starting on gradients:
Always switch on the ignition
with gear engaged, clutch lever
released and both brake levers
released.
Self-diagnosis cannot be per-
formed if you do not follow this
procedure.
When self-diagnosis com-
pletes, apply the brakes, disen-
gage the clutch, and start the
engine.
\f Note:
Flashing at 1 Hz = 1 flash per
second (slow flashing)
Flashing at 4 Hz = 4 flashes per
second (fast flashing)
2(Optional extra
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Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS
2(
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2(Optional extra
Warning light,
generaleABS warning
light
\b Malfunctions
OFF ON Only RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION available in both circuits (
b 71)
OFF Flashing at 1 HzABS not available
Pull-away test not completed (
b 72)
OFF Flashing at 4 HzOnly RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION
available in both circuits (
b 71)
Self-diagnosis not completed (b 72)
ON OFF Rear light/brake light defective (b Maintenance Instructions, Chapter 2)
ON Flashing at 1 HzAt least one brake circuit without
ABS (
b 70)
ON Flashing at 4 HzAt least one brake circuit in RESIDUAL
BRAKING FUNCTION mode (
b 71)
Alternate
flashing at
1 Hz Alternate
flashing at
1 HzFluid level in BMW Integral ABS too low.
Check the motorcycle as follows:
Ignition OFF: is brake pressure OK at the
brake levers?
Are the brakes acting on both wheels?
Is the brake system leaktight, no signs of
brake fluid escaping?
The brake system is defective if the test
outcome is negative.
Alternate
flashing at
4 Hz Alternate
flashing at
4 HzFluid level in the BMW Integral ABS is too
low, perform the checks listed above.
Only RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION
available in at least one circuit (
b 71)
d Warning:Do not ride the motorcycle if you have
any doubts about the dependability of
the brake system.
BMW Integral ABS2( - Troubleshooting chart
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Arrive safely
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Concluding thoughts
Now it’s your turn Regular care is important,
with all functions checked
before the journey starts
 Use only genuine BMW
accessories. These satisfy all
safety requirements and are
precisely matched to your
BMW motorcycle.
 Your authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer is
best placed to service your
motorcycle
 Do not under any circum-
stances install unapproved
accessories: They may give
rise to a safety risk, and inval-
idate your insurance policy
and the motorcycle's general
operating permit
 Technical modifications
should always be entrusted to
the trained specialists
employed by your authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
\f Note:
Your authorised BMW motorcy-
cle dealer can supply you with
useful items to accompany the
Maintenance Instructions.
– BMW Repair Manual
– BMW set of circuit diagrams
It is good to know you have
thought of everything, isn't it?
Our aim is to make your
journey safer
We want you to reach your des-
tination safely – and for riding
your BMW Boxer to be the most
delightful leisure pastime in the
world!
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