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Starting – Riding – Parking
Riding, gear shifts
Moving away/upshifts: Pull the clutch lever in
 Press down on the gearshift lever (to select first gear) and
take your foot off the lever
 Smoothly reengage the clutch
 Increase engine speed
slightly as necessary
 Accelerate when the clutch is
fully engaged
 For upshifts into 2nd, 3rd, 4th
and 5th gears, proceed in the
same way, but lift the gear
lever with your foot
Downshifts:
 Close the throttle twistgrip
 Pull the clutch lever
 Select the next-lowest gear: Press the gearshift lever in the
direction opposite to that indi-
cated by the arrow
 Smoothly reengage the clutch
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Self-diagnosis with pull-
away test
The BMW Integral ABS per-
forms self-diagnosis and a pull-
away test to ensure its operabil-
ity.
Self-diagnosis is performed
automatically when you switch
on the ignition.
d Warning:
Self-diagnosis is not per-
formed unless both brake le-
vers are in their fully released
positions.
Only the RESIDUAL BRAKING
FUNCTION is available until
self-diagnosis is completed
(b87).  Release the brake levers, if
necessary
 Switch on the ignition
Initially:
– ABS warning light 1:
Flashes at 4 Hz
– General warning light 2:
ON
bSelf-diagnosis is in
progress
Then:
– ABS warning light 1:
Flashes at 1 Hz
– General warning light 2:
OFF
bSelf-diagnosis successfully
completed
*n depending on national-market
specification
Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS
1*2
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Starting – Riding – ParkingStart the engine.
 Move off
– ABS warning light 1:
OFF (as of approx. 5 km/h
(3 mph) road speed)
bPull-away test successfully
completed
bBMW Integral ABS is availa-
ble
L Note:
Flashing at 1 Hz = 1 flash per
second (slow flashing)
Flashing at 4 Hz = 4 flashes per
second (fast flashing)
L Note:
Starting on gradients:
Always switch on the ignition
with gear engaged, clutch lever
released and both brake levers
released.
Self-diagnosis cannot be per-
formed if you do not follow this
procedure.
When self-diagnosis com-
pletes, apply the brakes, disen-
gage the clutch, and start the
engine.
*n depending on national-market
specification
Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS
1*2
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Starting – Riding – Parking
BMW Integral ABS - troubleshooting chart
Warning light,
generaleABS warning
light
l Malfunctions
OFF ON Only RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION available in both circuits (
b87)
OFF Flashes at 1HzABS not available
Pull-away test not completed (
b88)
OFF Flashes at 4HzOnly RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION
available in both circuits (
b87)
Self-diagnosis not completed (b88)
ON OFF Rear/brake light defective (
b Maintenance Instructions, Chapter 2)
cruise-control system not available
ON Flashes at 1HzAt least one brake circuit without ABS
(
b90)
ON Flashes at 4HzAt least one brake circuit in RESIDUAL
BRAKING FUNCTION mode (
b87)
Alternate
flashing at
1Hz Alternate
flashing at
1HzFluid level in BMW Integral ABS too low.
Check the motorcycle as follows:
– Ignition OFF: is brake pressure OK at
the brake levers?
– Are the brakes acting on both wheels?
– Is the brake system leaktight, no signs of brake fluid escaping?
The brake system is defective if the test
outcome is negative.
Alternate
flashing at
4Hz Alternate
flashing at
4HzFluid level in the BMW Integral ABS is too
low, perform the checks listed above.
Only RESIDUAL BRAKING FUNCTION
available in at least one circuit (
b87)
d Warning:
Do not ride the motorcycle if you have
any doubts about the dependability of
the brake system.
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Index
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AABS, 86
Accessories and loads, 60, 61
Adjusting beam throw, 62
Adjusting fins, 17
Adjusting the handbrake lever, 47
Adjusting windscreen, 17
Aerial, 4
Anti-lock brake systemNotes, 84-91
Audio system controls
Passenger, 6
BBMW Integral ABS, 84-90Brake fluid level, 52
Brake-fluid reservoir, front
brakes, 6
Brake-fluid reservoir, rear
brakes, 6
Troubleshooting chart, 91
Warning lights, 10
BMW Service Card, 94
Brake booster, 86
Brake fluid level Check
Rear brake, 53
Brake pads, running in, 74
Brake system General, 48, 49
With BMW Integral ABS, 50-53
Brake system, checking, 48
CCassette recorder/radio, 9
Catalytic converter, 67
Catalytic convertor Safety instructions, 67
Checking brake pads, 49
Checking oil level, 42
Checklist, 41
Clutch
Fluid level, 54
Clutch lever, adjusting, 46
Cockpit Overview,8,9
Coolant level Check, 55
Coolant temperature, 78
Coolant temperature gauge, 8
Cruise-control system
Notes, 21
Operation, 22, 23, 24
Switch, 14
EEmergency off (kill) switch for ignition, 15, 75
Engine oil, 42, 43
Oil filler neck, 43
Engine oil pressure
Telltale light, 78
Engine speed, 80
A - E
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Index
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FFront brakeBrake fluid level, 52
Handbrake lever, 47
Front seat Adjusting, 35
Locking, 35
Opening, 34
Front seat heating, 39
Fuel filler cap, 7, 44
Fuel gauge, 8
Fuel grade, 45
Fuel level, 78
Fully integral brakes, 86
Fuse box, 6
GGear shifts, 80, 81
General view
Left side,4,5
Right side,6,7
HHandlebar fittingLeft, 14
Right, 15
Handlebar-mounted remote controls for audio system, 14
Hazard warning flasher switch, 14
Hazard warning flashers, 16
Heated handlebar grips, 15
Helmet holder, 5, 40
High-beam/low-beam headlight switch, 14 Horn, 14
Horn push, 14
IIgnition switch and steering
lock,8,12,13
Instruments, cockpit, 8, 9
Integral brake function, 86
Integral brakes, 86
KKeys, 12, 13
LLeft flashing turn indicator switch, 14
Lights Beam throw, 62, 63
Notes, 62
MMain (centre) stand, 70, 71, 72
Motorcycle accessories, 96
NNeutral (gearbox), 76
Notes on safetyGeneral, 66
OOctane number, fuel, 45
Odometer, 8
Oil filler neck, 6, 42, 43
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Index
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Starting, 77
Stowage compartmentTorch, 7
Switch on the ignition, 75, 76
TTank cap, 7
Telltale and warning lights ABS, 10, 78
Battery charge light, 10, 79
Coolant temperature, 10, 79
Cruise control, 11
Engine oil pressure, 10, 78
High-beam headlight, 11
Low fuel level, 11, 78
Neutral, 10
Reverser, 11
Turn indicator, right, 11
Tightening torques Topcase, rear seat, 38
Tools, 4
Torch Compartment for, 7
Tread depth, tyres, 58, 59
Trip meter, 8
Troubleshooting chart, 91
Turn indicator cancel switch, 15
Type plate, 7
Tyres Inflation pressure, 59
Running in, 74
Tread depth, 57
VValve caps, 59
WWarning lightLow fuel level, 78
Warning lights ABS, 78
Battery charge light, 79
Coolant temperature, 79
Engine oil pressure, 78
General, 78
Warnings
Braking, 82
Windscreen adjustment Switch, 14
S - Z
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