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Safety check
2
Refuelling
d Warning:
Fuel is flammable and explo-
sive. Do not smoke. Never
bring a naked flame near the
fuel tank.
The fuel expands when hot
(for instance if the fuel tank is
in the sun). For this reason,
only fill as far as the lower
edge of the filler neck.
e Attention:
Note that fuel containing lead
will destroy the catalytic con-
verter.
Do not run the fuel tank dry or
you may damage the engine or
catalytic converter.
Place motorcycle on side stand
– Make sure the ground is level and firm.
Open fuel-tank flip 1 by briefly
pressing down on the ribbed
section (arrow)
To open fuel cap 2:
–Unlock the cap, turn it counter-clockwise and
remove
Fuel
1
2
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67
Starting – Riding – Parking
Important notes
Catalytic converter
e Attention:
To avoid damage to the cata-
lytic converter:
Do not run the fuel tank dry
Do not push start your motor-
cycle. Use jump leads instead
Do not run the engine with a
spark plug lead disconnected
Do not exceed the engine- speed limits marked on the
revolution counter
Comply with all specified
maintenance intervals
Stop the engine at once if it is
misfiring
In the event of misfiring or a severe drop in engine power,
consult a specialist work-
shop, preferably an author-
ised BMW motorcycle dealer
If misfiring or malfunction of the
fuel-air mixture preparation sys-
tem causes unburned fuel to
reach the catalytic converter,
there is a risk of it overheating
and being damaged.
Risk of fireHigh temperatures occur at the
exhaust system, particularly if a
catalytic converter is installed.
d Warning:
Make sure that whether riding
or standing still or when the
motorcycle is parked, no eas-
ily flammable material
(for example hay, grass,
leaves, clothing or luggage
etc.) can come into contact
with the hot exhaust system.
Do not allow the engine to
idle unnecessarily or for pro-
longed periods of time
– risk of overheating or fire.
Ride away immediately after
starting the engine.
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Index
i
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
i
Oil funnelCompartment for, 5
Oil level Check, 42, 43
Engine oil pressure, 11, 78
Sight glass, 6
On-board computer, 8 Ambient temperature, 30
Average consumption, 29
Average speed, 28
Display dimming, 31
Estimated residual range, 28
Handlebar-mounted remote
controls, 27
On-board documentation Compartment for, 5
Opening/closing cases, 32
Opening/closing topcase, 33
Overheating, 67, 77
PPermitted gross weight, 61
Protecting the environment, 95
RRadio/cassette recorder, 9
Rear seat Adjusting backrest, 36, 37, 38
Rear seat heating, 39
Refuelling, 44
Remote control Audio systemHandlebar-mounted, 14
Passenger, 6 Remote controls
On-board computer, 27
Repair kit for tubeless tyres, 4
Repeaters Turn indicator, left, 10
Residual braking function, 51, 87
Reverser, 18
Lever, 5
Revolution counter, 8
Riding, 80
Right flashing turn indicator
switch, 15
Rims, 57
Running-in engine speeds, 73
SSafety check, 41
Safety instructions
Braking, 82
Catalytic converter, 67
Seat
Adjusting, 35
Removing, 35
Seat heating, 7, 39
Seat opener, 4
Service worldwide, 94
Side stand, 68, 69, 75, 76
Socket Rider and passenger, 5
Speedometer, 8
Spring preload, 4, 56
Starter button, 15
Starter switch, 15
O - S
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