Overheating due to insufficient
cooling; in extreme cases vehicle
fire
Do not allow the engine to idle
unnecessarily.
After starting, ride off
immediately.
Modifications
ATTENTION
Modifications to the motor-
cycle (e.g. engine control
unit, throttle valves, clutch)
Damage to the affected parts,
failure of safety-relevant func-
tions, expiration of warranty
Do not make any
modifications.
Observe checklist
Use the following checklist to
check your motorcycle at regu-
lar intervals.
If there is a change in
the load status
without Electronic Suspension
Adjustment (ESA)
OE
Adjusting spring preload at rear
wheel ( 66).
Adjusting damping on rear
wheel ( 68).
with Electronic Suspension Ad-
justment (ESA)
OE
Adjust the chassis ( 49).
Always before riding off
Check operation of the brake
system.
Check operation of the lighting
and signal system.
Check clutch function ( 99).
Check tire tread depth
( 101).
Check secure holing of cases
and luggage.
At every third refueling
stop
Check engine oil level ( 93).
Check front brake pad thick-
ness ( 95).
Check rear brake pad thickness
( 96).
Checking front brake fluid level
( 97).
Checking rear brake fluid level
( 98).
Check coolant level ( 100).
Starting
Starting engine
ATTENTION
Sufficient transmission gear-
box lubrication only when the
engine is running.
Transmission damage
Do not allow the motorcycle to
roll for longer periods or push it
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