Brakes
Front and rear brake fluid levels
Clutch
Clutch fluid level
Shock absorber setting and
spring preload
Tread depth and tire pressure
Firm seating of cases and lug-
gage
At regular intervals:
Engine oil level (every time you
refuel)
Brake pad wear (during every
third stop for refueling)
Tension and lubrication of drive
chain
Starting
Side stand
You cannot start the motorcy-
cle with the side stand extended
and a gear engaged. The engine
will switch itself off if you start it
with the transmission in neutral
and then engage a gear before
retracting the side stand.
Transmission
You can start the engine when
the transmission is in neutral or
if you pull the clutch with a gear
engaged.
Starting engine
Emergency ON/OFF switch in
operating position.
Transmission lubrication
is only ensured when the
engine is running.Insufficient lu-
brication can lead to transmission
damage.
Do not allow the motorcycle to
roll for longer periods or push it
over longer distances with the
engine switched off.
Switch on ignition.
Pre-ride check is performed.
( 45)
With OE BMW Motorrad ABS:
Switch on ignition.
Pre-ride check is performed.
( 45)
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. ( 45)
Wait until coolant-temperature
warning light no longer flashes.
After the ignition is
switched on, the idling
positioner is positioned. If
positioning takes longer than the
pre-ride check, this is signaled
by the coolant-temperature
warning light flashing. You should
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