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Operation
Locking the handlebars
• Turn the handlebars to the
full left or right lock position.
• Turn the key to the
1 posi-
tion for OFF, while moving
the handlebars slightly.
» Ignition, light and all function
circuits switched off.
» Handlebars locked.
» In this position, you can
remove the key.
If the motorcycle is on the
side stand, the surface of
the ground will determine
whether it is better to turn the
handlebars to the left or right.
On level ground, a secure
stance is only ensured with the
handlebars turned to the left.
On level ground, always turn
the handlebars to the left and
lock them in this position.c
Brake servo assistance is
not available when the ig-
nition is off.
Do not switch off the ignition
when riding.c
Electronic immobiliser
The electronic immobiliser
helps protect your BMW
motorcycle from theft, and this
enhanced security is at your
disposal without any need for
you to set parameters or acti-
vate additional systems. The
engine of a motorcycle fitted
with this electronic immobiliser
can only be started with the
keys that belong to the vehi-
cle. You can also have your
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer bar individual keys, for
example if a particular key
goes missing. The engine can-
not be started with a key that
has been barred.
In-key security
An electronic component is
integrated into each of your
keys. The motorcycle's elec-
tronics exchange certain con-
tinuously changing signals
with the electronics in the key;
these signals are specific to