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Removing motorcycle
from side stand
 Warning:
If the motorcycle is fitted with
BMW Integral ABS, only the
RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNC-
TION is available when the igni-
tion is switched off (

77) .
Make sure the side stand is
fully retracted before you ride
off.
– Allowing the motorcycle to roll with the side stand
extended represents a
safety risk. • Turn the ignition key to the “
R”
or “ ON” position (

11)
– handlebars unlocked
• Both feet on the ground, no weight on the motorcycle
• Hold the left handlebar grip
with your left hand
• Keep your right hand on the
right handlebar grip and the
handbrake lever
• Slowly raise the motorcycle to
the upright position and keep
it balanced
• Sit on the motorcycle and use your left foot to retract the
side stand
Side stand
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Removing motorcycle
from main stand
 Warning:
For safety reasons, never sit
on the motorcycle with the
main stand extended.
If the motorcycle is fitted with
BMW Integral ABS, only the
RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNC-
TION is available when the ig-
nition is switched off (
77) .
 Attention:
Make sure the main stand is ful-
ly retracted before you ride off. • Turn the ignition key to the “
R”
or “ ON” position(

11)
– handlebars unlocked
• Hold the left handlebar grip with your left hand
• Hold the lifting handle with
your right hand
• Push the motorcycle forward
off the main stand
• Check that the main stand
has fully retracted
Main (centre) stand
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Running in
Running in new brake
pads
 Warning:
New brake pads must “bed
down” and therefore do not
achieve their optimum friction
levels during the first 500 km
(300 miles).
This slight initial reduction in
braking efficiency can be
compensated for by exerting
greater pressure on the lever.
Try to avoid all unnecessary
hard braking during this initial
period.
 Attention:
Comply with the notes on BMW
Integral ABS (
74-81).
Running in new tyres
 Warning:
New tyres have a smooth sur-
face. This must be roughened
by riding in a restrained man-
ner at various heel angles
until the tyres are run in.
This running in procedure is
essential if the tyres are to
reach their maximum level of
grip.
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Before you start
Switch on the ignition– Move the kill switch to the run position A
• Ignition switch ON
In an emergency only:
• Move switch 1 to the B
position.
– The Motronic, fuel pump and
starter motor electrical cir-
cuits are de-energised

Note:
If you move the kill switch to the
B position while the ignition is
on (switch in ON position), the
BMW Integral ABS remains op-
erational (

74-81).
Fully retract the side stand

Note:
If the side stand is extended
and a gear engaged, you can-
not start the motorcycle.
Select neutral– Neutral indicator light green
 is on (
7)
– Gear indicator shows “0”

Note:
Engine does not start:
– Move the gear lever to the

position or disengage the
clutch
Engine stops when first gear is
engaged:
– Fully retract the side stand; if
necessary, consult the trouble-
shooting chart (

Maintenance
Instructions, Chapter 2)
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ABS warning lightThe ABS warning light 1 lights up
if the BMW Integral ABS develops
a fault (

81).
Warning light, general General warning light 2 lights up if
the BMW Integral ABS develops a
fault (

81), or if the tail light or
brake light is defective.
Low fuel levelWhen warning light 3 comes on,
there are still approximately
4 litres (0.9 gal) of fuel in the tank.
Engine oil pressureWarning light 4 goes out above
idle speed.
*n depending on national-market
specification
 Attention:
If warning light 4 comes on dur-
ing the journey, take the follow-
ing action as soon as traffic
conditions permit:
•Declutch
• Operate the kill switch
• Bring the motorcycle safely to
a halt
• Check engine oil level
(

30)
Top up with fresh oil if the oil
level is low. If the warning light
for engine oil pressure lights up
even though the oil level is cor-
rect, it is absolutely essential to
consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer.
Warning lights
1*2
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Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS
Sensitive electronic
control
It takes skill and sensitive con-
trol of the brakes to pull up
safely on a motorcycle. If the
front wheel brake locks and the
wheel skids, the necessary lon-
gitudinal and lateral stabilising
forces are lost, and a fall can
result.
For this reason, the rider sel-
dom makes full use of available
braking performance in an
emergency. BMW Integral ABS is the latest-
generation BMW ABS develop-
ment: by preventing both
wheels from locking and opti-
mising braking-force distribu-
tion by means of the integral
function, it offers much
improved braking performance
(

76). Full use is made of tech-
nical braking capacity to mini-
mise braking distances, even
when road conditions are poor.
When the motorcycle is ridden
in a straight line, the BMW Inte-
gral ABS is able to handle
emergency braking safely.
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Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS
Extra safety reservesBut remember: the potentially
shorter braking distances
which BMW Integral ABS per-
mits must not be used as an
excuse for careless riding. ABS
is primarily a means of ensuring
a safety margin in genuine
emergencies.
– You have to familiarise your-self with the new, electroni-
cally assisted braking. Try the
brakes several times when
you take your motorcycle out
for the first time. Find out for
yourself how the brakes feel
– Never ride without due care
and attention, or assume that
good fortune will protect you
from your own foolhardiness
– Keep within the permitted
speed limits – Take care when cornering.
When you apply the brakes on
a corner, the motorcycle's
weight and momentum take
over and even BMW Integral
ABS is unable to counteract
their effects.
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Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS
Partially integral brakes The integral brake function
interlinks the front and rear
brakes, so both wheels are
braked when you operate the
brake lever.
The electronic controller in the
BMW Integral ABS computes
the braking-force distribution
between front and rear wheels,
and applies the brakes
accordingly.
Braking-force distribution
depends on load and is recal-
culated every time the ABS
controller comes into action.
In this partially integral brake
configuration, the integral brak-
ing function is activated only
when you pull the handbrake
lever. The footbrake lever acts
only on the rear brake.
Brake boosterThe hydraulic pump in the BMW
Integral ABS actively boosts the
braking force acting on the
wheel when the brakes are
applied.
By boosting the braking force in
this way, the BMW Integral ABS
achieves higher braking effi-
ciency than standard brake
systems.
ABS - anti-lock brake
system
ABS prevents the wheels lock-
ing under heavy braking when
the motorcycle is travelling in a
straight line, thus contributing
significantly to road safety.
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