Observe Checklist; Starting - BMW F 800 GS Rider's Manual

tions. Damage caused by modifi-
cations invalidates the warranty.
Do not make any
modifications.

Observe checklist

Use the following checklist to
check your motorcycle at regu-
lar intervals.
Before every journey:
Function of the brake system
Function of the lighting and
signal system
Check clutch function (
Checking tire tread depth
( 115).
Firm seating of cases and lug-
gage
At every third refuelling stop:
without Electronic Suspension
OE
Adjustment (ESA)
Adjusting spring preload at rear
wheel ( 50).
Adjust damping on rear wheel
( 51).
with Electronic Suspension Ad-
justment (ESA)
Adjust the chassis (
Checking engine oil level
( 107).
Check front brake pad thick-
ness ( 109).
Check rear brake pad thickness
( 110).
Checking front brake fluid level
( 111).
113).
Checking rear brake fluid level
( 112).
Checking coolant level
( 113).
Lubricating chain (
Check chain sag (

Starting

Starting the engine
OE
53).
Sufficient transmission gear-
box lubrication only when the
engine is running.
Transmission damage
Do not allow the motorcycle to
roll for longer periods or push it
over longer distances with the
engine switched off.
Switch on ignition.
Pre-Ride Check in progress
(
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. (
115). with Automatic Stability Control
115). (ASC)
ASC self-diagnosis in progress.
(
Engage neutral, or pull back
clutch lever if a gear is en-
gaged.
ATTENTION
74)
75)
OE
75)
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