Comply With Checklist; Starting - BMW S 1000XR Rider's Manual

Do not tamper with the vehicle
in any way that could result in
tuned performance.

Comply with checklist

At regular intervals, use the
checklist below to check your
motorcycle.
Requirement
Always before riding off:
Check operation of the brake
system.
Check operation of the lights
and signalling equipment.
Checking clutch function
( 135).
Checking tyre tread depth
( 138).
Check that cases and luggage
are securely held in place.
Requirement
Every 3rd refuelling stop:
without Dynamic ESA
Adjusting spring preload for
rear wheel ( 66).
Adjusting rebound-stage
damping for rear wheel
( 69).
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with Dynamic ESA
Adjusting the chassis and
suspension ( 55).
Checking engine oil level
( 130).
Checking front brake pad thick-
ness ( 132).
Check rear brake pad thickness
( 133).
Checking brake-fluid level, front
brakes ( 133).
Checking the brake-fluid level,
rear brakes ( 134).
Check coolant level (
Lubricating chain (
Checking chain tension
( 163).
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Starting

Start engine
Switch on the ignition.
Pre-Ride-Check is performed.
( 76)
ABS self-diagnosis is in pro-
gress. (
ASC self-diagnosis is in pro-
gress. (
with Dynamic Traction Control
(DTC) OE
DTC self-diagnosis is in pro-
gress. (
Select neutral or, if a gear is
engaged, pull the clutch lever.
NOTICE
You cannot start the motorcycle
with the side stand extended and
a gear engaged. The engine will
136).
switch itself off if you start it with
163).
the gearbox in neutral and then
77)
78)
78)
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