Comply With Checklist - BMW F 800 GS Adventure Rider's Manual

Catalytic converter
6
If misfiring causes unburned fuel
to enter the catalytic converter,
72
there is a danger of overheating
and damage.
The following guidelines must be
observed:
Do not run the fuel tank dry
Do not attempt to start or run
the engine with a spark-plug
z
cap disconnected
Stop the engine immediately if
it misfires
Use only unleaded fuel.
Comply with all specified main-
tenance intervals
ATTENTION
Unburned fuel in catalytic
converter.
Damage to catalytic converter.
Note the points listed for
protection of the catalytic
converter.
Risk of overheating
ATTENTION
Engine running for prolonged
period with vehicle at stand-
still.
Overheating due to insufficient
cooling. In extreme cases, the
motorcycle could catch fire.
Do not allow the engine to idle
unnecessarily.
Ride away immediately after
starting the engine.
Tampering
ATTENTION
Tampering with the motor-
cycle (e.g. engine manage-
ment ECU, throttle valves,
clutch).
Damage to the affected parts,
failure of safety-relevant func-
tions. Damage due to tampering
is not covered by the warranty.
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
( 99).
Check tyre tread depth
( 100).
Cases correctly installed and
luggage secured
Every 3rd refuelling stop:
without Electronic Suspension
Adjustment (ESA) OE
Adjusting spring preload for
rear wheel ( 52).