General Instructions - BMW R 850 R Comfort Maintenance Instruction

Your motorcycle is equipped
with a digital engine manage-
ment system (MOTRONIC) and
a high-power ignition system.
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Warning:
When the engine is running or
the ignition is switched on, do
not touch electrically live
components, terminals or
wiring.
– Risk of fatal accident!
Work on the electrical system
only when the circuit has
been interrupted (switch off
ignition and lights). For great-
er safety, disconnect and in-
sulate the negative battery
lead.

General instructions

If you intend to perform the
maintenance and general care
work described in the following
section yourself, you must pos-
sess the necessary knowledge
of technical matters and
mechanical skills.
Your motorcycle is built to high
technological standards. Spe-
cial tools and purpose-
designed diagnosis and testing
equipment, together with the
appropriate knowledge, are
needed to keep your motorcy-
cle in optimum working order.
Your authorised BMW motorcy-
cle dealer possesses the nec-
essary technical know-how and
employs company-trained staff.
They can guarantee that your
motorcycle is always main-
tained in a fault-free technical
condition.
Remember: the safety and
reliability of your motorcycle
are the most important
considerations.
You should therefore not
attempt any complex repair or
maintenance tasks.
Keep to the specified
Inspection and Service
intervals.
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