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RIDING
Tampering
ATTENTION
Tampering with the motor-
cycle (e.g. engine manage-
ment ECU, throttle valves,
clutch)
Damage to the affected parts,
failure of safety-relevant func-
tions, voiding of warranty
Do not tamper with the
vehicle in any way that could
result in tuned performance.
REGULAR CHECK
Checklist
At regular intervals, use the
checklist below to check your
motorcycle.
When load status changes:
without Dynamic ESA
Adjusting spring preload for
rear wheel (
Adjusting the damping
characteristic for rear wheel
(
146).
with Dynamic ESA
Adjust the suspension
(
101).
Always before riding off:
Check operation of the brake
system.
Check operation of the lights
and signalling equipment.
OE
145).
OE
Check operation of the clutch
(
198).
Check the tyre tread depth
(
202).
Check the tyre pressures
(
201).
Check security of cases and
luggage.
Every 3rd refuelling stop:
Check the engine oil level
(
192).
Checking front brake pad
thickness (
Checking rear brake pad
thickness (
Check the brake-fluid level,
front brakes (
Check the brake-fluid level,
rear brakes (
Check coolant level (
Lubricate the chain (
Check the chain tension
(
213).
194).
195).
196).
197).
199).
212).