Starting - BMW R 1200 RT Rider's Manual

If you switch on the igni-
4
tion while the brakes are
applied, then start the engine
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and ride off immediately, the
BMW Integral ABS remains in
its residual braking function
mode. Self-diagnosis is per-
formed as soon as the brake
levers are in their fully released
positions for the first time. Until
this completes the ABS func-
tion is not available; the same
applies to power assistance
for the brakes.
Wait for ABS self-diagnosis to
complete before you start the
engine.c
Starting on gradients:
Switch on the ignition
with gear engaged, clutch le-
ver released and both brake
levers released. When self-di-
agnosis completes, apply the
brakes, disengage the clutch,
and start the engine.c
Side stand
You cannot start the motorcy-
cle 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.
Gearbox
You can start the engine when
the gearbox is in neutral or if
you pull the clutch with a gear
engaged. Switch on the igni-
tion before you pull the clutch.
When the gearbox is in neutral,
the green neutral telltale light
is on and the gear indicator 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 instruments and
display for warnings and
information ( 21).
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