Checklist; Starting - BMW G 650 GS Rider's Manual

Checklist

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Use the following checklist to
check important functions, set-
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tings and wear limits before you
ride off.
Brakes
Brake-fluid levels, front and rear
Clutch
Shock absorber setting and
spring preload
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Tyre-tread depth and tyre
pressures
Cases correctly installed and
luggage secured
At regular intervals:
Engine oil level (every refuelling
stop)
Brake-pad wear (every third
refuelling stop)
Tension and lubrication of the
drive chain

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.
Starting engine
Kill switch 1 in run position a.
Gearbox lubrication is en-
sured only when the engine
is running. Inadequate lubrica-
tion can result in damage to the
gearbox.
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.
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. ( 45)