Comply With Checklist; Always Before Riding Off; Every 3Rd Refuelling Stop; Starting - BMW Motorrad K 1600 B Rider's Manual

Do not allow the engine to idle
6
unnecessarily.
Ride away immediately after
100
starting the engine.
Manipulation
ATTENTION
Tampering with the motor-
cycle (e.g. engine manage-
z
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
( 134).
Check the tyre tread depth
( 135).
Check that cases and luggage
are securely held in place.
Every 3rd refuelling
stop
Checking engine oil level
( 128).
Checking front brake pad thick-
ness ( 130).
Check rear brake pad thickness
( 131).
Checking brake-fluid level, front
brakes ( 132).
Checking the brake-fluid level,
rear brakes ( 133).
Check coolant level (

Starting

Start engine
Switch on the ignition.
Pre-Ride-Check is performed.
( 101)
Running ABS self-diagnosis.
( 101)
DTC self-diagnosis is in pro-
gress. (
Select neutral or, if a gear is
engaged, pull the clutch lever.
NOTICE
You cannot start the motorcycle
with the side stand extended and
a gear engaged. The engine will
switch itself off if you start it with
the gearbox in neutral and then
engage a gear before retracting
the side stand.
When starting a cold engine
at low ambient temperatures:
disengage the clutch and turn
134).
102)