Operation Manual

Engine oil level (every refuelling
stop)
Brake-pad wear (every third
refuelling stop)
Starting
Starting engine
Kill switch in run position a.
Switch on the ignition.
Pre-ride check is performed.
( 70)
with BMW Motorrad Integral
ABS Generation II
OE
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. ( 70)
with Automatic Stability Con-
trol
OE
ASC self-diagnosis is per-
formed. ( 71)
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.
Consult the troubleshooting
chart below if the engine re-
fuses to start. ( 134)
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