Before Every Journey; At Every Third Refueling Stop; Starting - BMW R 1250 R 2019 Rider's Manual

Before every journey:

Check operation of the brake
system.
Check operation of the lighting
and signal system.
Check clutch function (
Checking tire tread depth
( 169).
Checking tire pressure
( 168).
Check secure hold of cases
and luggage.
At every third refueling
stop
Checking the engine oil level
( 161).
Check front brake pad thick-
ness ( 163).
Checking rear brake pad thick-
ness ( 164).
Checking front brake fluid level
( 165).
Checking rear brake fluid level
( 166).
Checking coolant level
( 167).

Starting

167).
Start the engine
Switch on the ignition.
Pre-Ride-Check is carried out.
( 128)
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. (
ASC/DTC self-diagnosis is per-
formed. ( 130)
Engage neutral, or pull back
clutch lever if a gear is en-
gaged.
NOTICE
You cannot start the motorcycle
with the side stand extended and
a gear engaged. The engine will
switch itself off if it is started with
the transmission in neutral and
then a gear is engaged before
retracting the side stand.
In the case of cold start or un-
der cold temperatures: Pull
back clutch lever.
with HP battery
The starting response may be
affected by low temperatures.
128)
Press the starter button 1.
The starting attempt is automati-
cally interrupted if battery voltage
is too low. Recharge the battery
before you attempt to start the
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NOTICE
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