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Safety check
For this reason, check the
details in the following sections
before you start the journey:
– Fuel level
– Positions of the handlebar-lever fittings
– Brake fluid level
– Clutch fluid level
–Brakes
– Warning lights and telltale lights
–Lights
– Shock-absorber setting and spring preload
– Condition of wheels and
tyres, tread depth and tyre
pressures
– Load, gross weight – Check at regular intervals as
described in the following
sections
(each time you stop for refuel-
ling):
– Engine oil level
(every second or third time
you stop for refuelling):
– Brake pads
If you encounter any problems
or difficulties, it is always best to
contact your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
He will provide the necessary
advice and assistance.
Checklist
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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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