Observe Checklist; Always Before Riding Off; At Every Third Refueling Stop; Starting - BMW Motorrad R 1250RT Rider's Manual

Danger of overheating
6
ATTENTION
104
Engine idling for a lengthy
period while at a standstill
Overheating due to insufficient
cooling; in extreme cases vehicle
fire
Do not allow the engine to idle
unnecessarily.
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After starting, ride off
immediately.
Modifications
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
( 147).
Checking tyre pressure
( 146).
Check secure hold of cases
and luggage.
without Dynamic ESA
Adjusting spring preload at rear
wheel ( 98).
Adjusting damping on rear
wheel ( 99).
At every third refueling
stop
Checking the engine oil level
( 138).
Checking the front brake pad
thickness (
Checking the rear brake pad
thickness (
Check front brake fluid level
( 142).
Checking rear brake fluid level
144).
( 143).
Checking coolant level
( 144).

Starting

Starting the engine
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Switch on ignition.
Pre-Ride-Check is carried out.
( 105)
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. (
ASC self-diagnosis in progress.
( 107)
140).
141).
106)