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Protective wax coatingBMW Motorrad recommends
applying only BMW car wax or
products containing carnauba
wax or synthetic wax.
It is time to rewax the paint-
work when water "puddles" on
the surface, instead of forming
beads.Laying up motorcycleClean the motorcycle.
Remove the battery.
Spray the brake and clutch
lever pivots, the side stand
pivots and the centre stand
pivots (if the motorcycle is fit-
ted with a centre stand) with a
suitable lubricant.
Coat bright metal and chrome-
plated parts with an acid-free
grease (e.g. Vaseline).
Stand the motorcycle in a dry
room in such a way that there
is no load on either wheel.Before laying the vehicle
up out of use, have the en-
gine oil and the oil filter element
changed by a specialist work-
shop, preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer. Com-
bine work for laying up/restoring
to use with a BMW service or
inspection.
Restoring motorcycle
to useRemove the protective wax
coating.
Clean the motorcycle.
Install a charged battery.
Before starting: work through
the checklist.
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Display, 28Overview, 20
Selecting readings, 17, 28
E
Electrics Technical data, 105
Emergency off switch (kill switch), 16, 32
Engine Starting, 16, 42
Technical data, 100
Engine oil Checking level, 59
Filler neck, 14
Oil dipstick, 14
Technical data, 101
Topping up, 61
Engine oil pressure Warning, 22
Equipment, 6
F
Frame Technical data, 107
Front-wheel stand, 77 Fuel
Filler neck, 13
Refuelling, 48
Technical data, 4, 101
Warning, 22
Fuses, 14, 79 ABS, 79
G
General views Display, 20
Instrument cluster, 17
Left handlebar fitting, 15
Left side, 11
Right handlebar fitting, 16
Right side, 13
Status indicators, 20
Telltale lights, 20
Underneath the seat, 14
Warnings, 20
H
Handlebar fitting, left Overview, 15
Handlebar fitting, right Overview, 16 Headlight
Beam throw, 37
Driving on right/driving on
left, 36
Replacing low-beam headlight
bulb, 81
Replacing side-light bulb, 83
Headlight flasher, 15, 31
High-beam headlight Switch, 15
Telltale light, 20
Horn, 15
I
Idle Telltale light, 20
Ignition Switching on and off, 28
Ignition switch, 28
Instrument cluster Overview, 17
J
Jump starting, 87
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K
Keys, 28
L
Laying up, 96
LightsHigh-beam headlight, 31
Low-beam headlight, 31
Side light, 31
Luggage Correct loading, 55
M
Maintenance, 111 Notes, 58
Mirrors Adjusting, 33
Motorcycle Care, 93
Laying up, 96
Overview, 11, 13
Parking, 47
Restoring to use, 96
Multifunction display See display, 17 O
Odometer and tripmeters, 20
Resetting, 17, 29
P
Power socket, 11, 54
Pre-ride check, 43
R
Rear-wheel drive Technical data, 103
Refuelling, 48
Restoring to use, 96
Rider's Manual Stowage, 14
Running gear Technical data, 103
Running in, 44
S
Safety instructions, 40
Seat Lock, 13
Removing and installing, 37
Service, 110
Service Card, 110 Spark plugs
Technical data, 106
Speedometer, 20
Spring preload Adjusting, 11, 34
Standards, 7
Starter, 16
Starting, 42
Status indicators Overview, 20
Steering lock, 28 Locking, 28
T
Technical data Battery, 106
Brakes, 104
Bulbs, 106
Clutch, 102
Dimensions, 107
Electrics, 105
Engine, 100
Engine oil, 101
Frame, 107
Fuel, 4, 101
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