User Guide

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Final inspection and function check
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Clutch
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Check gear shift action.
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Steering
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Handbrake and footbrake
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Check lights and signalling equipment:
– Front and rear parking lights
– Instrument lighting
– Low and high headlight beams, headlight flasher
– Brake light (operate brake at front and rear)
– Turn signals left/right
– Horn
– Telltale and warning lights
– Instruments
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Where necessary, check function of optional ex-
tras:
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ABS: perform starting test. The ABS warning
light comes on if there is a fault in the system and
the vehicle is ridden for at least 10 seconds at a
speed in excess of 30 km/h (18.64 miles).
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If necessary, take the motorcycle for a test ride.
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Confirm pre-delivery check in “Maintenance In-
structions”
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See “Checking motorcycle for damage” if any-
thing is unsatisfactory.
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Final cleaning
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Clean the motorcycle.
L Note:
Do not use a steam or high-pressure water jet. The
high steam or water pressure could damage seals,
the hydraulic system or electrical components.
Handover
This is the ideal opportunity to familiarise the cus-
tomer with the motorcycle in order to ensure the
customer’s satisfaction and safety.
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The following points must be demonstrated and
explained to the customer:
– Documentation and stowage space
– Toolkit and stowage space
– Suspension preload adjustment to suit total
weight
– How to check the brake fluid
– How to adjust the mirrors
– Controls
– instruments and telltale lights
– Optional equipment and accessories fitted
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The user must be given the following information:
– Running-in recommendations and inspection in-
tervals
– Safety check
– How to check the oil level in accordance with the
vehicle documentation
BMW recommends Castrol