Observe Checklist; Before Every Journey; At Every Third Refueling Stop - BMW R 1250RS Rider's Manual

Do not run the fuel tank dry.
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Do not run the engine with the
spark-plug cap removed.
122
Stop the engine immediately if
it misfires.
Use unleaded fuel only.
Comply with all specified main-
tenance intervals.
ATTENTION
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Unburned fuel in the catalytic
converter
Damage to catalytic converter
Note the points listed for
protection of the catalytic
converter.
Danger of overheating
ATTENTION
Engine idling for a lengthy
period while at a standstill
Overheating due to insufficient
cooling; in extreme cases vehicle
fire
Do not allow the engine to idle
unnecessarily.
After starting, ride off
immediately.
Modifications
ATTENTION
Modifications to the motor-
cycle (e.g. engine control
unit, throttle valves, clutch)
Damage to the affected parts,
failure of safety-relevant func-
tions, expiration of warranty
Do not make any
modifications.

Observe checklist

Use the following checklist to
check your motorcycle at regu-
lar intervals.

Before every journey:

Check operation of the brake
system.
Check operation of the lighting
and signal system.
Check clutch function (
Checking tire tread depth
( 165).
Checking tire pressure
( 164).
Check secure hold of cases
and luggage.
At every third refueling
stop
Checking the engine oil level
( 157).
Check front brake pad thick-
ness ( 159).
Checking rear brake pad thick-
ness ( 160).
Checking the front brake fluid
level ( 161).
163).