Comply With Checklist; Always Before Riding Off; Every 3Rd Refuelling Stop - BMW Motorrad R 1250 RT special vehicle 2018 Rider's Manual

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ATTENTION
Unburned fuel in catalytic
120
converter
Damage to catalytic converter
Note the points listed for
protection of the catalytic
converter.
Risk of overheating
z
ATTENTION
Engine running for prolonged
period with vehicle at stand-
still
Overheating due to insufficient
cooling; in extreme cases vehicle
fire
Do not allow the engine to idle
unnecessarily.
Ride away immediately after
starting the engine.
Tampering
ATTENTION
Tampering with the motor-
cycle (e.g. engine manage-
ment ECU, throttle valves,
clutch)
Damage to the affected parts,
failure of safety-relevant func-
tions, voiding of warranty
Do not tamper with the vehicle
in any way that could result in
tuned performance.

Comply with checklist

At regular intervals, use the
checklist below to check your
motorcycle.

Always before riding off

Check operation of the brake
system.
Check operation of the lights
and signalling equipment.
Checking clutch function
(
160).
Checking tyre tread depth
(
163).
Checking tyre pressure
(
162).
Check that cases and luggage
are securely held in place.
without Dynamic ESA
Adjusting spring preload for
rear wheel (
113).
Adjusting the damping
characteristic for rear wheel
(
114).
Every 3rd refuelling
stop
Checking engine oil level
(
154).
Checking front brake pad thick-
ness (
156).
Checking rear brake pad thick-
ness (
157).
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