Operation Manual

Engine oil level (every refuelling
stop)
Brake-pad wear (every third
refuelling stop)
Tension and lubrication of the
drive chain
Starting
Starting engine
Kill switch in run position a.
Gearbox lubrication is en-
sured only when the engine
is running. Inadequate lubrication
can result in damage to the gear-
box.
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.
( 60)
with BMW Motorrad ABS
OE
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. ( 60)
Select neutral or, if a gear is
engaged, pull the clutch lever.
You cannot start the mo-
torcycle with the side stand
extended and a gear engaged.
The engine will switch itself off
if you start it with the gearbox in
neutral and then engage a gear
before retracting the side stand.
When starting a cold engine
at low ambient temperatures:
disengage the clutch and turn
the twistgrip slightly to open
the throttle.
Press starter button 1.
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". ( 122)
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