Checklist; Starting - BMW G 310 GS Rider's Manual

Overheating due to insufficient
6
cooling; in extreme cases vehicle
fire
52
Do not allow the engine to idle
unnecessarily.
Ride away immediately after
starting the engine.
Tampering
z
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, voiding of warranty
Do not tamper with the vehicle
in any way that could result in
tuned performance.

Checklist

Comply with checklist
At regular intervals, use the
checklist below to check your
motorcycle.
Always before riding off
Checking function of brakes
( 72).
Check that the lights and sig-
nalling equipment function.
Checking clutch function
( 77).
Checking tyre tread depth
( 80).
Checking tyre pressure (
Check that the luggage is se-
cure.
Every 3rd refuelling stop
Checking engine oil level
( 71).
Checking front brake pad thick-
ness ( 73).
Check rear brake pad thickness
( 74).
Checking brake-fluid level, front
brakes ( 75).
Checking the brake-fluid level,
rear brakes (
Check coolant level (
Lubricating chain (
Checking chain tension (

Starting

Starting the engine
Switch on the ignition.
Pre-Ride-Check is performed.
( 53)
80). ABS self-diagnosis is per-
formed ( 54)
Shift to idle.
Idle mode indicator light
lights up.
Idle mode appears on the
display.
Alternative: If a gear is en-
gaged, pull the clutch.
76).
78).
90).
90).