Comply With Checklist; Starting - BMW R 1200GS Rider's Manual

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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.
Always before riding off:
Operation of the brake system
Operation of the lights and sig-
nalling equipment
Checking clutch function
(
124).
Checking tyre tread depth
(
124).
Cases correctly installed and
luggage secured
Every 3rd refuelling stop:
without Dynamic ESA
Adjusting spring preload for
rear wheel (
73).
without Dynamic ESA
Adjust the damping for rear
wheel (
with Dynamic ESA
Adjusting the chassis and
suspension (
Check engine oil level (
Checking front brake pad thick-
ness (
Check the rear brake pad thick-
ness (
Check brake-fluid level, front
brakes (
Check the brake-fluid level, rear
brakes (
Check coolant level (

Starting

Start engine
OE
Switch on the ignition.
Pre-Ride-Check is performed
(
90)
OE
74).
OE
76).
117).
118).
119).
120).
121).
122).
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed (
90)
ASC self-diagnosis is per-
formed (
91)
Select neutral or, if a gear is
engaged, pull the clutch lever.
NOTICE
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.
For a cold engine start and low
temperatures: pull clutch.
5
89
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