Observe Checklist; Starting - BMW S 1000R 2018 Rider's Manual

Observe checklist

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Use the following checklist to
check your motorcycle at regu-
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lar intervals.
Requirement
Before every journey:
Check operation of the brake
system.
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Check operation of the lighting
and signal system.
Checking clutch function
( 140).
Check tire tread depth
( 143).
Check secure hold of cases
and luggage.
Requirement
At every third refueling stop:
without Dynamic Damping
Control (DDC) OE
Adjusting spring preload at rear
wheel ( 71).
Adjust compression damping
on front wheel ( 73).
Rebound-stage damping on
front wheel ( 74).
with Dynamic Damping Control
(DDC) OE
Adjusting spring preload at rear
wheel ( 72).
Adjust spring preload on front
wheel ( 70).
Check engine oil level (
Check front brake pad thick-
ness ( 136).
Check rear brake pad thickness
( 137).
Checking front brake fluid level
( 138).
Checking rear brake fluid level
( 139).
Checking coolant level
( 141).
Lubricate chain ( 166).
Check chain tension (

Starting

Starting the engine
Switch on ignition.
Pre-Ride-Check is carried out.
( 83)
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. (
ASC self-diagnosis is per-
formed. (
with Dynamic Traction Control
OE
(DTC)
134).
DTC self-diagnosis is per-
formed. (
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
switch itself off if it is started with
the transmission in neutral and
167).
then a gear is engaged before
retracting the side stand.
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