Checklist; Starting - BMW R 1200 R 2008 Rider's Manual

torcycle's components are not
5
designed to withstand. Damage
caused in this way is not covered
66
by the warranty.
Do not tamper with the engine
control unit.

Checklist

Use the following checklist to
check important functions, set-
z
tings and wear limits before you
ride off:
Brakes
Front and rear brake fluid levels
Clutch
Clutch fluid level
Damping setting and spring
preload
Tread depth and tire inflation
pressure
Firm seating of cases and lug-
gage
At regular intervals:
Engine oil level (every time you
refuel)
Brake pad wear (during every
third stop for refueling)

Starting

Side stand
You cannot start the motorcy-
cle with the side stand extended
and a gear engaged. The engine
will switch itself off if you start it
with the transmission in neutral
and then engage a gear before
retracting the side stand.
Transmission
You can start the engine when
the transmission is in neutral or if
you pull the clutch with a gear
engaged. Do not engage the
clutch until after switching on the
ignition, as otherwise the engine
cannot be started.
Starting engine
Emergency ON/OFF switch in
run position a.
Switch on ignition.
Pre-ride check is performed.
( 67)
with BMW Motorrad Integral
OE
ABS
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. ( 68)
with Automatic Stability Control
OE
(ASC)
ASC self-diagnosis is per-
formed. ( 68)