General Instructions - BMW R 1150 RS Maintenance Instruction

Your motorcycle is equipped
with Digital Motor Electronic
(MOTRONIC) engine manage-
ment and a high-power ignition
system.
Do not touch live parts while
the engine is running or the
ignition is switched on.
– Risk of fatal accident!
Work on the electrical system
only when the circuit is open
(switch off ignition and lights).
For greater safety, disconnect
and insulate 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.
Special tools and purpose-
designed diagnosis and testing
equipment, together with the
appropriate knowledge, are
needed to keep your motorcycle
in optimum working order.
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