Observe Checklist; Before Every Journey; At Every Third Refueling Stop; Starting - BMW Motorrad R 1250 GS Adventure Rider's Manual

Danger of overheating
ATTENTION
Engine idling for a lengthy
period while at a standstill
Overheating due to insuf-
ficient cooling; in extreme
cases vehicle fire
Do not allow the engine to
idle unnecessarily.
After starting, ride off imme-
diately.
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, expiration of warranty
Do not make any modifica-
tions.

OBSERVE CHECKLIST

Use the following checklist
to check your motorcycle at
regular intervals.

BEFORE EVERY JOURNEY

Check operation of the brake
system.
Check operation of the light-
ing and signal system.
Check clutch function
( 175).
Checking tire tread depth
( 178).
Checking tire pressure
( 177).
Check secure hold of cases
and luggage.
AT EVERY THIRD REFUELING
STOP
Checking the engine oil level
( 169).
Checking the front brake pad
thickness (
Checking the rear brake pad
thickness (
Checking the front brake fluid
level ( 173).
Checking the rear brake fluid
level ( 174).
Checking the coolant level
( 175).

STARTING

Starting the engine
Turn on the ignition.
Pre-Ride-Check is carried out.
( 128)
ABS self-diagnosis is per-
formed. (
DTC self-diagnosis is per-
formed. (
Engage neutral, or pull back
the clutch lever if a gear is
engaged.
127
171).
172).
129)
129)