Checklist; Starting - BMW R 1200 RT Rider's Manual

affected components and fail-
5
ure of safety-related functions.
Damage caused in this way is
78
not covered by the warranty.
Do not make any modifications.

Checklist

Use the following checklist to
check important functions, set-
tings and wear limits before you
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ride off:
Brakes
Front and rear brake fluid levels
Clutch
Clutch fluid level
Damping setting and spring
preload
Tread depth and tire inflation
pressure
Firm seating of cases and lug-
gage
At regular intervals:
Engine oil level (every time you
refuel)
Brake pad wear (during every
third stop for refueling)

Starting

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 transmission in neutral
and then engage a gear before
retracting the side stand.
Transmission
You can start the engine when
the transmission is in neutral or if
you pull the clutch with a gear
engaged. Do not engage the
clutch until after switching on the
ignition, as otherwise the engine
cannot be started.
Starting engine
Switch on ignition.
Pre-ride check is performed.
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ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. ( 79)
Press starter button 1.
At extremely low tempera-
tures it may be necessary
to operate the throttle grip during
starting. At ambient tempera-
tures below 32 °F (0 °C), actuate
the clutch after switching on the
ignition.