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Starting – Riding – Parking
Important notes
Catalytic converter
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 cap detached
• 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.
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 a
lengthy period when the mo-
torcycle is at a standstill
— risk of overheating or fire.
Ride away immediately after
starting the engine.
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BBA
2
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Starting
Warning:
Do not allow the engine to idle
unnecessarily or for a lengthy
period when the motorcycle is
at a standstill — risk of overheat-
ing or fire. Ride away immedi-
ately after starting the engine.
Avoid high engine speeds after
a cold start.
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: charge the battery
(
Maintenance Instructions, Chapter 2).
Note:
Do not turn the throttle twistgrip
when starting the engine.
• Press starter pushbutton 2
– The engine starts
• Turn the throttle twistgrip carefully
Note:
At ambient temperatures below
0 °C, pull the lever to disengage
the clutch when starting the en-
gine.
Starting
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Index
i
MMain (centre) stand, 62, 63
Motorcycle accessories, 87
NNeutral (gearbox), 66
Notes on safetyGeneral, 58
OOctane number, fuel, 33
Odometer, 6
Oil filler neck, 5, 31
Oil levelCheck, 31
Engine oil pressure, 8, 68
Sight glass, 5
Overheating, 59, 67
PPartially integral brakes, 76
Permitted gross weight, 51
Power socket, 4
RRefuelling, 32
Removing system case, 26
RESIDUAL BRAKING
FUNCTION, 39, 77
Revolution counter, 6
RHD traffic
Headlight setting, 53
Rider's equipment, 86
Riding, 70 Right flashing turn indicator
switch, 13
Rims, 47
Running-in speeds, 64
SSafety check, 28, 29
Safety instructions Catalytic converter, 59
Safety margin, 75
Seat Adjusting, 22
Installing, 23
Removing, 22
Seat lock, 4
Self-cancelling turn indicators, 12, 13
Self-diagnosis with pull-away test,
78
Sensitive electronic control, 74
Service, 83
Service worldwide, 84
Side stand, 60, 61, 66
Speedometer, 6
Spring preload Front wheel, 45
Starter button, 13
Starter switch, 13
Starting, 67
Storage compartment, 4
Switch on the ignition, 66
System case, 25, 27
M - S
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