Important Notes - BMW R 1150 RT Manual

Important notes

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BMW Integral ABS
Motorcycle equipped with
BMW Integral ABS (
When the ignition is switched
off or if the BMW Integral ABS
fails, only a RESIDUAL BRAK-
ING FUNCTION remains
available for slowing the mo-
torcycle (
Under these circumstances
you must apply CONSIDER-
ABLY higher pressure to the
brake levers in order to apply
the brakes, and lever travel is
longer!
64)
b
67).
b
Risk of poisoning
Exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, which is colorless
and odorless but highly toxic.
Inhaling the exhaust fumes
therefore represents a health
risk and can even cause loss
of consciousness with fatal
consequences.
Do not run the engine in an
enclosed space.
Risk of fatal accident
Your motorcycle is equipped
with Digital Motor Electronics
(Motronic) and high-power igni-
tion system.
When the engine is running or
the ignition switched on, nev-
er touch electrically live parts
of the ignition system or the
digital engine electronics.