Removing Motorcycle From Centre Stand; Fuel - BMW R 1200 RT Rider's Manual

Removing motorcycle
from centre stand
Brake servo assistance is
not available when the ig-
nition is off; the motorcycle
can start to roll.
Particularly when the motorcy-
cle is parked on a gradient,
switch on the ignition and wait
for the ABS to complete its
self-diagnosis ( 65).c
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• Unlock the ignition lock,
switch on the ignition.
• Wait for ABS self-diagnosis
to complete.
• Place your left hand on the
left handlebar grip.
• Grip the rear grab handle
with your right hand.
• Push the motorcycle forward
off the centre stand.
• Check that the centre stand
has fully retracted.

Fuel

Refuelling
Fuel is flammable and ex-
plosive.
Do not smoke. Never bring a
naked flame near the fuel
tank.c
Fuel expands when hot
(for instance if the fuel
tank is in the sun).
Do not fill the tank past the
bottom edge of the filler
neck.c
Fuel can damage plastic
parts.
Do not permit fuel to come into
contact with body panels.c
• Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its centre
stand or side stand.
• Open the protective cap.
• Using the ignition key, turn
the fuel cap in the direction
indicated by the arrow to
open the tank.
• Refuel with fuel of the
approved grade.
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