Regular Check - BMW Motorrad R 1250 R Rider's Manual

134 RIDING
Catalytic converter
If misfiring causes unburned
fuel to enter the catalytic con-
verter, there is a danger of
overheating and damage.
The following guidelines must
be observed:
Do not run the fuel tank dry.
Do not attempt to start or run
the engine with a spark-plug
cap disconnected.
Stop the engine immediately
if it misfires.
Use only unleaded fuel.
Comply with all specified
maintenance intervals.
ATTENTION
Unburned fuel in catalytic
converter
Damage to catalytic converter
Note the points listed for
protection of the catalytic
converter.
Risk of overheating
ATTENTION
Engine running for pro-
longed period with vehicle
at standstill
Overheating due to insuf-
ficient 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.

REGULAR CHECK

Comply with checklist
At regular intervals, use the
checklist below to check your
motorcycle.