Comply With Checklist; When Changing The Load Status; Always Before Riding Off; Every 3Rd Refuelling Stop - BMW F 800 GS Rider's Manual

Risk of overheating
ATTENTION
Engine running for prolonged
period with vehicle at stand-
still
Overheating due to insufficient
cooling; in extreme cases vehicle
fire
Do not allow the engine to idle
unnecessarily.
Ride away immediately after
starting the engine.
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.

Comply with checklist

At regular intervals, use the
checklist below to check your
motorcycle.
When changing the
load status:
without Electronic Suspension
Adjustment (ESA) OE
Adjusting spring preload for
rear wheel ( 71).
without Electronic Suspension
OE
Adjustment (ESA)
Adjust the damping for rear
wheel ( 72).
with Electronic Suspension Ad-
OE
justment (ESA)
Adjust the chassis and
suspension ( 49).
Always before riding
off:
Check operation of the brake
system.
Check operation of the lights
and signalling equipment.
Checking clutch function
( 108).
Check the tyre tread depth
( 111).
Checking tyre pressure
( 110).
Check that cases and luggage
are securely held in place.
Every 3rd refuelling
stop:
Checking engine oil level
( 102).
Check front brake pad thick-
ness ( 105).
Check rear brake pad thickness
( 105).
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