Download BMW ONBOARD COMPUTER Technical data

5
Riding
60
z
Checklists
Starting
Use the following checklists to
check important functions, settings and wear limits.
Start the engine
Before each journey
Brakes
Brake-fluid levels, front and rear
Clutch
Damping-characteristic setting
and spring preload
Tyre-tread depth and tyre
pressures
Cases correctly installed and
luggage secured
At regular intervals
Engine oil level (every refuelling
stop)
Brake-pad wear (every third
refuelling stop)
Gearbox lubrication is ensured only when the engine
is running. Inadequate lubrication
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.
( 61)
ABS self-diagnosis is in progress. ( 61)
with Automatic Stability Control
(ASC) OE
ASC self-diagnosis is in progress. ( 62)
Select neutral or, if a gear is
engaged, pull the clutch lever.
You cannot start the motorcycle 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.