Starting - BMW R 850 R Comfort Rider's Manual

Starting

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Attention:
If you attempt to start the en-
gine when the battery is flat, you
will hear the relay chattering.
Further attempts will damage
the starter relay and starter
motor.
Before trying again: recharge
the battery.
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Warning:
Do not warm up the engine
with the motorcycle at a
standstill — risk of overheating
or fire.
Ride away immediately after
starting the engine.
To avoid overheating the air-
cooled engine and possible
damage as a result, avoid
even short warm-up periods
at a standstill.
Avoid high engine speeds af-
ter a cold start.