Observe Checklist; Starting - BMW R nineT 2015 Rider's Manual

Observe checklist

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Use the following checklist to
check your motorcycle at regu-
56
lar intervals.
Before every journey:
Function of the brake system
Function of the lighting and
signal system
Check clutch function (
z
Checking tire tread depth
( 79).
Firm seating of cases and lug-
gage
At every third refueling stop:
Adjust spring preload at rear
wheel ( 38).
Adjusting damping on rear
wheel ( 39).
Check engine oil level (
Check front brake pad thick-
ness ( 74).
Checking rear brake pad thick-
ness ( 75).
Check front brake fluid level
( 77).
Checking rear brake fluid level
( 78).

Starting

Starting the engine
Switch on ignition (
Pre-Ride Check in progress
79).
( 57)
ABS self-diagnosis in progress
( 57)
Engage neutral, or pull back
clutch lever if a gear is en-
gaged.
NOTICE
You cannot start the motorcycle
with the side stand extended and
a gear engaged. The engine will
73).
switch itself off if it is started with
the transmission in neutral and
then a gear is engaged before
retracting the side stand.
During cold start and at low
temperatures:
Pull clutch.
30).
Press starter button 1.
NOTICE
The starting attempt is automati-
cally interrupted if battery voltage
is too low. Recharge the battery
before you attempt to start the
engine again, or use jumper ca-
bles and a donor battery to start.
More detailed information can
be found in the "Maintenance"
chapter under "Jump-starting".