Observe Checklist; If There Is A Change In The Loading Condition; Before Every Journey; At Every Third Refueling Stop - BMW F 800 GS Rider's Manual

Observe checklist

Use the following checklist to
check your motorcycle at regu-
lar intervals.
If there is a change in
the loading condition:
without Electronic Suspension
OE
Adjustment (ESA)
Adjusting spring preload at rear
wheel ( 67).
without Electronic Suspension
OE
Adjustment (ESA)
Adjusting damping on rear
wheel ( 68).
with Electronic Suspension Ad-
OE
justment (ESA)
Adjust the chassis (

Before every journey:

Check operation of the brake
system.
Check operation of the lighting
and signal system.
Check clutch function (
Checking tire tread depth
( 103).
Checking tire pressure
( 102).
Check secure hold of cases
and luggage.
At every third refueling
stop:
Check engine oil level (
Check front brake pad thick-
ness (
Check rear brake pad thickness
( 97).
Checking front brake fluid level
( 98).
46).
Checking rear brake fluid level
( 99).
Checking coolant level
( 101).
Lubricating chain (
Check chain sag (
100).
94).
97).
126).
126).

Starting

Starting engine
ATTENTION
Sufficient transmission gear-
box lubrication only when the
engine is running.
Transmission damage
Do not allow the motorcycle to
roll for longer periods or push it
over longer distances with the
engine switched off.
Switching on ignition (
Pre-Ride-Check is carried out.
( 74)
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed ( 75)
ASC self-diagnosis in progress
( 75)
Engage neutral, or pull back
clutch lever if a gear is en-
gaged.
7
73
z
36).