Comply With Checklist; Starting - BMW F 800 GS Rider's Manual

Do not allow the engine to idle
unnecessarily.
Ride away immediately after
starting the engine.
Tampering
ATTENTION
Tampering with the motor-
cycle (e.g. engine manage-
ment ECU, throttle valves,
clutch).
Damage to the affected parts,
failure of safety-relevant func-
tions. Damage due to tampering
is not covered by the warranty.
Do not tamper with the vehicle
in any way that could result in
tuned performance.

Comply with checklist

At regular intervals, use the
checklist below to check your
motorcycle.
Always before riding off:
Operation of the brake system
Operation of the lights and sig-
nalling equipment
Checking clutch function
( 114).
Check the tyre tread depth
( 115).
Cases correctly installed and
luggage secured
Every 3rd refuelling stop:
without Electronic Suspension
OE
Adjustment (ESA)
Adjust spring preload for rear
wheel ( 59).
without Electronic Suspension
OE
Adjustment (ESA)
Adjust the damping for rear
wheel ( 60).
with Electronic Suspension Ad-
OE
justment (ESA)
Adjust the chassis and
suspension ( 62).
Check engine oil level (
Check front brake pad thick-
ness ( 109).
Check rear brake pad thickness
( 110).
Check brake-fluid level, front
brakes ( 111).
Check the brake-fluid level, rear
brakes ( 112).
Checking coolant level
( 113).
Lubricate the chain (
Check chain sag (

Starting

Start engine
ATTENTION
Sufficient gearbox lubrication
only with the engine is run-
ning.
Gearbox damage
Do not allow the motorcycle to
roll for a lengthy period of time
107).
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116).
116).