Starting - BMW R 1200 GS 2008 Rider's Manual

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Brakes
5
Brake-fluid levels, front and rear
Clutch
76
Clutch fluid level
Damping-characteristic setting
and spring preload
Tyre-tread depth and tyre
pressures
Cases correctly installed and
luggage secured
z
At regular intervals:
Engine oil level (every refuelling
stop)
Brake-pad wear (every third
refuelling stop)

Starting

Side stand
You cannot start the motorcycle
with the side stand extended and
a gear engaged. The engine will
switch itself off if you start it with
the gearbox in neutral and then
engage a gear before retracting
the side stand.
Gearbox
You can start the engine when
the gearbox is in neutral or if you
pull the clutch with a gear en-
gaged. Do not pull the clutch un-
til after you have switched on the
ignition, as otherwise the engine
will refuse to start.
Starting engine
Kill switch in run position a.
Switch on the ignition.
Pre-ride check is performed.
(
77)
with BMW Motorrad Integral
OE
ABS II
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. (
77)
with Automatic Stability Con-
trol
OE
ASC self-diagnosis is per-
formed. (
78)
Press starter button 1.
If ambient temperatures are
very low, you might find it
necessary to open the throttle
slightly when starting the engine.

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