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Safety checkChecking lights
e Attention:
Check that all lights are opera-
tional at the start of each jour-
ney.
L Note:
If turn indicator repeater flashes 
at twice the usual speed: defec-
tive flasher bulb.
BMW Integral ABS
OE:
General warning light ON (
b 7):
Check brake light or tail light.
If the tail light is defective the 
brake light is dimmed and acts 
as a tail light. When you apply the 
brakes the brake light shines at 
full brightness. To change bulbs in parking 
lights, headlight (dipped and 
main beams), rear/brake lights, 
turn indicators and the number-
plate light: (
b 
Maintenance 
Instructions, Chapter 2)
Masking off headlightIf the motorcycle is ridden in a 
country where the opposite rule 
of the road applies, its asym-
metric dipped beam will tend to 
dazzle oncoming traffic.
To prevent this, mask over part 
of the headlight glass (apply a 
piece of adhesive tape cut to 
the correct size and shape).
OEOptional extra
Lights
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