Riding
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Safety check
Prior to every journey
Use the following checklist to
check important functions,
settings and wear limits before
starting to ride.
Checklist
–Brakes (b 93)
– Brake fluid level (
b 95)
–Clutch (
b 96)
– Clutch fluid level (
b 97)
– Warning and telltale lights
(
b 20)
– Shock absorber setting
(
b 48) and spring preload
(
b 47)
–Rims (
b 98), tread depth
(
b 98) and tyre pressure
(
b 51, 130)
– Load, gross weight (
b 140)
– Luggage system
At regular intervals:
– Engine oil level (every time
you refuel) (
b 89)
– Brake pads (every second/
third time you refuel) (
b 93)
First time out
Safe handling of your
motorcycle
You have to take the time to
familiarise yourself with your
motorcycle's unique
character:
– Acceleration
– Roadholding
– Cornering
–Braking
Bear in mind, too, that the
engine has to be run in over
the first 1,000 km (
b 63).
The description of the BMW
Integral ABS
OE
starts on page
(
b 75).
BMW Integral ABS
OE
incorporates a brake
booster, so braking efficiency
is significantly higher than with
conventional brake systems.
Inadvertently severe braking
can lead to dangerous situa-
tions, particularly when the
motorcycle is cornering.
Practice braking with BMW
Integral ABS
OE
under safe
conditions.c
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