Observe Checklist; Starting - BMW F 800 R 2015 Rider's Manual

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Danger of overheating
7
ATTENTION
70
Engine idling for a lengthy
period while at a standstill.
Overheating caused by insuffi-
cient cooling. In extreme cases,
the motorcycle could catch fire.
Do not allow the engine to idle
unnecessarily.
z
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. Damage caused by modifi-
cations invalidates the warranty.
Do not make any
modifications.

Observe checklist

Use the following checklist to
check your motorcycle at regu-
lar intervals.
Before every journey:
Function of the brake system
Function of the lighting and
signal system
Check clutch function (
Check tire tread depth (
Firm seating of cases and lug-
gage
At every third refuelling stop:
without Electronic Suspension
OE
Adjustment (ESA)
Adjusting spring preload at rear
wheel (
54).
without Electronic Suspension
OE
Adjustment (ESA)
Adjusting damping on rear
wheel (
55).
with Electronic Suspension Ad-
justment (ESA)
Setting suspension compliance
(
47).
Check engine oil level (
Check front brake pad thick-
ness (
93).
Checking rear brake pad thick-
ness (
94).
97).
Checking front brake fluid level
99).
(
95).
Check rear brake fluid level
(
96).
Checking coolant level (
Lubricating chain (
Check chain sag (

Starting

Start engine
ATTENTION
Sufficient transmission gear-
box lubrication only when the
engine is running.
OE
90).
98).
108).
108).

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