Checklists; Starting - BMW F 800 GT Rider's Manual

Checklists

Use the following checklists to
check important functions, set-
tings and wear limits.
Before each journey
Brakes
Brake-fluid levels, front and rear
Clutch
Damping-characteristic setting
and spring preload
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)

Starting

Start engine
Gearbox lubrication is en-
sured only when the engine
is running. Inadequate lubrication
can result in damage to the gear-
box.
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.
( 62)
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. ( 62)
with Automatic Stability Control
OE
(ASC)
ASC self-diagnosis is in pro-
gress. ( 63)
Select neutral or, if a gear is
engaged, pull the clutch lever.
You cannot start the mo-
torcycle 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.
When starting a cold engine
at low ambient temperatures:
disengage the clutch and turn
the twistgrip slightly to open
the throttle.
Press starter button 1.
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