Starting - BMW HP2 Sport Rider's Manual

Brakes
6
Front and rear brake fluid levels
Clutch
86
Clutch fluid level
Damping setting and spring
preload
Tread depth and tire inflation
pressure
Secure luggage attachment
z
At regular intervals:
Engine oil level (every time you
refuel)
Brake pad wear (during every
third stop for refueling)

Starting

Side stand
You cannot start the motorcy-
cle with the side stand extended
and a gear engaged. The engine
will switch itself off if you start it
with the transmission in neutral
and then engage a gear before
retracting the side stand.
Transmission
You can start the engine when
the transmission is in neutral or if
you pull the clutch with a gear
engaged. Do not engage the
clutch until after switching on the
ignition, as otherwise the engine
cannot be started.
Starting engine
Emergency ON/OFF switch in
run position a.
Switch on ignition.
Pre-ride check is performed.
( 87)
with BMW Motorrad ABS
Switch on ignition.
Pre-ride check is performed.
( 87)
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. ( 88)
Press starter button 1.
At extremely low tempera-
tures it may be necessary
to operate the throttle twist grip
during starting. At ambient tem-
peratures below 32 °F (0 °C),
actuate the clutch after switching
on the ignition.
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