Operation Manual

Starting engine
Kill switch in run position a.
Gearbox lubrication is en-
sured only when the engine
is running. Inadequate lubrica-
tion can result in damage to the
gearbox.
Do not allow the motorcycle to
roll for a lengthy period of time or
push it a long distance with the
engine switched off.
Switch on the ignition.
Pre-ride check is performed.
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with BMW Motorrad ABS
OE
Switch on the ignition.
Pre-ride check is performed.
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ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. ( 66)
Press starter button 1.
If ambient temperatures are
very low, you might find it
necessary to open the throttle
slightly when starting the engine.
At ambient temperatures below
0 °C, disengage the clutch after
switching on the ignition.
The start attempt is auto-
matically interrupted if bat-
tery voltage is too low. Recharge
the battery before you start the
engine, or use jump leads and a
donor battery to start.
The engine starts.
If the engine refuses to start,
consult the troubleshooting
chart in the section entitled
"Technical data". ( 126)
Pre-ride check
The instrument cluster runs a
test of the instruments and the
telltale and warning lights when
the ignition is switched on. This
Pre-Ride-Check, as it is known,
is aborted as soon you start the
engine.
Phase 1
The rev. counter and speedo-
meter needles both swing to the
limit values on their scales.
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