Observe Checklist; Always Before Riding Off; At Every Third Refueling Stop; Starting - BMW Motorrad K 1600B Series Rider's Manual

Overheating due to insufficient
6
cooling; in extreme cases vehicle
fire
94
Do not allow the engine to idle
unnecessarily.
After starting, ride off
immediately.
Manipulation
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ATTENTION
Modifications to the motor-
cycle (e.g. engine control
unit, throttle valves, clutch)
Damage to the affected parts,
failure of safety-relevant func-
tions, expiration of warranty
Do not make any
modifications.

Observe checklist

Use the following checklist to
check your motorcycle at regu-
lar intervals.

Always before riding off

Check operation of the brake
system.
Check operation of the lighting
and signal system.
Check clutch function (
Checking tire tread depth
( 129).
Check secure hold of cases
and luggage.
At every third refueling
stop
Check engine oil level (
Check front brake pad thick-
ness ( 124).
Check rear brake pad thickness
( 124).
Checking front brake fluid level
( 125).
Checking rear brake fluid level
( 126).
Check coolant level (

Starting

Starting engine

Switch on the ignition.
Pre-Ride Check in progress.
( 95)
127).
ABS self-diagnosis is being
performed. (
DTC self-diagnosis is per-
formed. (
Engage neutral, or pull back
clutch lever if a gear is en-
gaged.
NOTICE
122).
You cannot start the motorcycle
with the side stand extended and
a gear engaged. The engine will
switch itself off if it is started with
the transmission in neutral and
then a gear is engaged before
retracting the side stand.
For cold starts and at low am-
127).
bient temperatures: pull lever
95)
96)