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Always before riding off
Check operation of the brake
system.
Check operation of the lights
and signalling equipment.
Checking clutch function
(
181).
Checking tyre tread depth
(
183).
Checking tyre pressure
(
182).
without Dynamic ESA
Adjust the spring preload for
rear wheel (
Adjust the damping for rear
wheel (
127).
with Dynamic ESA
Adjust the spring preload
(
79).
Adjust the suspension damp-
ing (
78).
Check security of cases and
luggage.
Every 3rd refuelling stop
Check the engine oil level
(
175).
Check the brake pad thick-
ness, front brakes (
Check the brake pad thick-
ness, rear brakes (
Check the brake-fluid level,
front brakes (
Check the brake-fluid level,
rear brakes (
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126).
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177).
178).
179).
180).
Check the coolant level
(
181).
STARTING
Starting engine
Switch on the ignition.
Pre-Ride-Check is performed.
(
136)
ABS self-diagnosis is in pro-
gress. (
137)
ASC/DTC self-diagnosis is in
progress. (
Select neutral or, if a gear is
engaged, pull the clutch lever.
You cannot start the mo-
torcycle with the side
stand extended and a gear en-
gaged. The engine will switch
itself off if you start it with the
gearbox in neutral and then en-
gage a gear before retracting
the side stand.
For a cold engine start and
low temperatures: pull clutch.
with M Lightweight battery
Low temperatures can impact
on the starting response. Re-
peated, brief application of
load on the battery causes
battery temperature to rise, so
more battery power is avail-
able for starting the engine.
135
137)
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