Comply With Checklist; When Changing The Load; Status; Always Before Riding Off - BMW F 850 GS Adventure Manual

Do not tamper with the vehicle
in any way that could result in
tuned performance.

Comply with checklist

At regular intervals, use the
checklist below to check your
motorcycle.
When changing the
load status:
without Dynamic ESA
Adjusting spring preload for
rear wheel ( 160).
Adjusting the damping
characteristic for rear wheel
( 161).
with Dynamic ESA OE
Adjusting the chassis and
suspension ( 111).
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Always before riding
off:
Check operation of the brake
system.
Check operation of the lights
and signalling equipment.
Checking clutch function
( 205).
Checking tyre tread depth
( 209).
Checking tyre pressure
OE
( 208).
Check that cases and luggage
are securely held in place.
Every 3rd refuelling
stop:
Checking engine oil level
( 198).
Checking front brake pad thick-
ness (
Checking rear brake pad thick-
ness (
201).
201).
Check the brake-fluid level,
front brakes ( 202).
Checking the brake-fluid level,
rear brakes ( 204).
Checking coolant level
( 206).
Lubricate the chain (
Checking chain sag (

Starting

Starting engine
ATTENTION
Sufficient gearbox lubrication
only with the engine is run-
ning.
Gearbox damage
Do not allow the motorcycle to
roll for a lengthy period of time
or push it a long distance with
the engine switched off.
Switch on the ignition (
Pre-Ride-Check is performed.
( 168)
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86).