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Arrive safely
Environmental protection
Development …Motorcyclists have an intensive
relationship with nature. BMW
has made sure that they con-
tinue to enjoy the best possible
prospects for successful riding
in the future.
For instance, your new Boxer is
available with exhaust emission
control by closed-loop, three-
way catalytic converter.
… waste disposal …Behind the scenes, in the repair
shop, we do not neglect the
pro-environmental aspects of
our work either.
Wherever possible, we use
environmentally acceptable
biodegradable materials. We
ensure strict compliance with
all environmental legislation, for
example the correct disposal of
old oil, which is now classified
as hazardous waste in many
countries.
…recyclingAlongside the correct disposal
of environmentally hazardous
materials, recycling is another
high-priority issue for BMW.
For example, plastics that are
marked according to type can
more easily be returned to the
materials cycle. Remember:
when it comes to making
repairs to your motorcycle, the
authorised BMW motorcycle
workshop is far better equipped
to protect the environment than
you are at home.
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Index
AActive brake with ABSchanging brake fluid, 33
checking brake fluid level, 33
Anti-lock braking system notes, 68, 70-75
BBrake fluid
changing, 30
Brake fluid level
checking, 30
checking front, 31, 35
checking rear, 32, 36
Brake pads, checking, 29
Brake system checking, 28
general, 28, 29
with BMW Integral ABS, 33-36
without BMW Integral ABS, 30,
31, 32
Braking, precautions, 66
C
Capacity, 25
Catalytic converter, 51 safety instructions, 51
Centre stand, 54, 55
Checking brake fluid level, 30
Choke
cold start, 12, 61
Choke lever operation, 61
position, 12 Clock (in cockpit), 10
Closing the System case, 18
Clutch
fluid level, 37
lever, 26
Cockpit layout, 6
DDipswitch, 12
EEngine oil, 22 filler, 4, 23
level sight glass, 4
pressure warning light, 62
FFront brake
brake fluid level, 31, 35
brake fluid reservoir, 5
lever, 27
Fuel, 24 filler cap, 5
octane number, 25
refuelling, 24
Fuse box, 5
GGear shifts, 64, 65
General view
left side, 4
right side, 5
A - G
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HHandlebar fittingleft, 12
right, 13
Handlebar levers, 26 clutch, 26
handbrake, 27
Hazard warning flashers, 11
Headlight beam throw adjustment, 38
Heated handlebar grips, 11, 13
Helmet holder, 14
High/low (dipped) headlight
switch, 12
Horn, 12
Hydraulic fluid clutch, 37
IIgnition switch and steering lock, 6
function, 8, 9
Ignition, switching on, 58, 59
Installing System case, 19
Instruments, 6
KKill switch, 13
LLight
general instructions, 38
headlight beam throw, 38
switch, 13
MMotorcycle equipment, 81
NNeutral, 59
OOctane number (fuel), 25
Odometer, 6
Oil filler, engine, 4, 22
Oil levelchecking, 22
engine oil pressure, 7, 62
sight glass, 4
Opening the System case, 17
Overheating, 60
PPower socket, 12 V, 4
RRear brake brake fluid reservoir, 5
Removing System case, 18
Residual braking, 34
Rev. counter, 6
Rider’s equipment, 80
Riding, 64
Running in, 57
H - R
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Index
SSafety check, 20
Safety instructionscatalytic converter, 51
general, 50, 51
Seat, 16
adjusting, 14, 15
closing the storage
compartment, 16
lock, 5
single, 16
Service worldwide, 78
Shock absorbers, 41
Side stand, 52, 53
Speedometer, 6
Spring preload, front, 42
Spring strut, 4
Starter button, 13
Starting the engine, 60
Storage compartment, 16
Storage-compartment cover, 16
System case, 17, 18, 19
T
Telltale lights ABS, 7, 63
battery charge, 7, 63
engine oil pressure, 7, 62
fuel tank level, 7, 62
high-beam headlights, 7
left turn indicator, 7
neutral, 7
right turn indicator, 7
Toolkit, 5, 16 Tread depth, tyres, 43
Trip meter, 6
Turn indicator switch
left, 12
right, 13
Turn indicators
telltale lights, 7
Turn-indicator cancel switch, 13
Type plate, 5
Tyre pressures, 44
Tyre valve caps, 43
Tyres running-in, 57
VValve caps, 43
WWarning lights
ABS, 7, 63
battery charge, 7, 63
engine oil pressure, 7, 62
fuel tank content, 7, 62
general, 7, 63
Wheels, 43
S - Z
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