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Safety check
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Lights
Checking 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:
A turn indicator bulb is defec-
tive.
For instructions on changing
bulbs in parking light, headlight
(low beam and high beam), rear
light, brake light and turn indi-
cators:
(
bMaintenance Instructions,
Chapter 2).
Rear lightGeneral warning light 1 (b78)
ON:
Brake light or rear light defec-
tive. If the rear light is defective
the brake light is dimmed and
acts as a rear light. When you
apply the brakes the brake light
shines at full brightness.
Adjusting beam throw
e Attention:
Do not attempt to adjust head-
light beam throw to suit load
unless the motorcycle is at a
standstill
Have the headlight basic set-
ting adjusted by a specialist
workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.
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Basic setting :
 Turn knob 2 counter-clock-
wise as far as it will go
Adjusting to suit load:
 Change the spring strut set- ting to suit load (
b56)
L Note:
When spring preload is adjust-
ed (
b56), beam throw is auto-
matically adjusted to suit the
load on the motorcycle.
 Precision-adjust by turning knob 2
Adjusting headlight for
RHD/LHD traffic
If the motorcycle is ridden in a
country where the opposite rule
of the road applies, its asym-
metric low headlight beam will
tend to dazzle oncoming traffic.
Consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer, to have the
headlight adjusted to suit
whichever rule of the road
applies.
e Attention:
Adhesive films with unsuitable
adhesives can damage the
headlight lens.
2 Lights
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Starting – Riding – Parking
3
Main (centre) stand
Electro-hydraulic centre-stand system EHCS
L Note:
Your motorcycle has an electro-hydraulic centre stand, EHCS for
short, that makes it easy to park the motorcycle on its main stand.
Indicators and telltale lights of the EHCS
Telltale light Indicator in the multi-
function dis-
playMeaning
Flashes at
2Hz
EHCS active (b88)
ON
EHCS at limit position (b88)
Flashes at
4Hz Lightning flash
EHCS system failure– On-board system voltage is below 10 V
– Control unit or its periphery defective
Flashes at
4Hz Hourglass
EHCS system overload– After it has been in operation for
10 seconds, the EHCS is disabled for
10 seconds.
– If the EHCS is used more than three times in succession for 10 seconds, it
is disabled for 3 minutes (you can can-
cel this disabled period by switching
the ignition on and then off again).
Flashes at
4Hz Call symbol
Operator error– Side stand extended
– Gear engaged
– Handbrake/footbrake applied
– Motorcycle not at a standstill
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Starting – Riding – Parking
Placing motorcycle on
main (centre) stand
e Attention:
Always make sure the surface
under the stand is level and
firm.
 Switch on the ignition and allow the engine to idle if nec-
essary
 Bring the motorcycle to a complete standstill
 Select neutral
kN
 Do not apply the handbrake
or footbrake
 Hold the left handlebar grip
with your left hand  Hold the right handlebar grip
with your right hand
 Sit upright on the motorcycle,
with both feet on the ground
to support your weight
 Press and hold down the but- ton to extend the centre stand
–The EHCS telltale light
flashes at 2 Hz
 When the stand reaches its
limit position
–The EHCS telltale light
remains permanently ON
Release the button
 Check that the motorcycle
is firmly supported
 Switch off the ignition and dis-
mount
Main (centre) stand
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Running in
Running in new tyres
d 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.
Running in
new brake pads
d 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.
e Attention:
Comply with the notes on BMW
Integral ABS (b 84-91).
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Before you start
Fully retract the side stand
L Note:
If the side stand is extended
and a gear engaged, you can-
not start the motorcycle.
Select neutral– Neutral indicator light green
k is on (b10)
– Gear indicator shows “0”
L Note:
Engine does not start:
– Move the gear lever to the
k
position or disengage the
clutch
Engine stops when first gear is
engaged:
– Fully retract the side stand; if necessary, consult the trou-
bleshooting chart
(
b 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 (
b91).
Warning light, general General warning light 2 lights
up if the BMW Integral ABS
develops a fault (
b91), or if the
tail light or brake light is defec-
tive.
Low fuel levelWhen warning light 3 comes on,
there are still approx. 4 litres
(0.9 Imp.gal.) of fuel in the tank.
*n depending on national-market
specification
Engine oil pressureWarning light 4 goes out above
idle speed.
e Attention:
If warning light 4 comes on dur-
ing the journey, take the follow-
ing action as soon as traffic
conditions permit:
 Disengage the clutch
 Operate the kill switch
 Bring the motorcycle safely to a halt
 Check engine oil level (
b43)
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
21*43
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Warning lights
Coolant temperatureWarning light5 (red)
goes out when the engine is
started, above idle speed.
e Attention:
If the coolant temperature
warning light 5 comes on, stop
the engine and allow it to cool
down.
Check coolant level in the
expansion tank (
b55).
If the expansion tank is full, but
the warning light remains on,
or if coolant consumption is
excessive, consult a specialist
workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.
Battery charge currentWarning light 6 goes out above
idle speed.
e Attention:
If warning light 6 comes on
while the motorcycle is being
ridden:
consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer.
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