Starting - BMW G 650 GS 2010 Rider's Manual

Tension and lubrication of drive
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Starting

Side stand
You cannot start the motorcy-
cle with the side stand extended
and a gear engaged. The engine
will switch itself off if you start it
with the transmission in neutral
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and then engage a gear before
retracting the side stand.
Transmission
You can start the engine when
the transmission is in neutral or
if you pull the clutch with a gear
engaged.
Starting engine
Emergency ON/OFF switch 1
in operating position a.
Transmission lubrication
is only ensured when the
engine is running. Insufficient lu-
brication can lead to transmission
damage.
Do not allow the motorcycle to
roll for longer periods or push it
over longer distances with the
engine switched off.
Switch on ignition.
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. ( 45)
Wait until coolant-temperature
warning light no longer flashes.
After the ignition is
switched on, the idling
positioner is positioned. If
positioning takes longer than the
pre-ride check, this is signaled
by the coolant-temperature
warning light flashing. You should
wait for this procedure to be
completed to avoid problems
during driving.
Press starter button 2.