Checklist - BMW R 1200 R 2010 Rider's Manual

Danger of overheating
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Cooling would be inade-
quate if the engine were al-
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lowed to idle for a lengthy period
with the motorcycle at a stand-
still: overheating would result. In
extreme cases, the motorcycle
could catch fire.
Do not allow the engine to idle
unnecessarily. After starting, ride
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off immediately.
Driving without air guide
wings can lead to the en-
gine overheating.
Only drive with the air guide
wings installed.
Tampering with the
engine control unit
Tampering with the engine
control unit can damage
the motorcycle and cause acci-
dents.
Do not tamper with the engine
control unit.
Modifications of the mo-
torcycle (e.g. engine man-
agement system, throttle valves,
clutch) can cause damage to the
affected components and fail-
ure of safety-related functions.
Damage caused in this way is
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
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)