Starting - BMW 2004 K 1200 S Rider's Manual

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Manual gearbox
4
The motorcycle can be started
in the neutral position or with a
56
gear engaged and the clutch
pressed. Only press the clutch
after switching on the ignition.
In the neutral position, the
"neutral" telltale light lights up
in green and the gear display
in the multifunction display
shows 0.

Starting

Do not turn the throttle
twistgrip when starting
the engine. At ambient tem-
peratures below 0 °C, disen-
gage the clutch after switching
on the ignition.c
• Press starter button 1.
» The engine starts.
• Observe warning and infor-
mation displays (
b
The start attempt is auto-
matically interrupted if
the battery voltage is too low.
Prior to renewed starting
attempts, charge the battery
or obtain starting assistance
(
111).c
b
High engine speeds with
a cold engine could lead
to increased engine wear.
Avoid high engine speeds
when the engine is cold.c
If you are unable to start
the engine, the following
troubleshooting chart can
provide assistance.c
18-28).

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