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til after you have switched on the
ignition, as otherwise the engine
will refuse to start.
Starting engine
Kill switch in run position a.
Gearbox lubrication is en-
sured only when the engine
is running. Inadequate lubrica-
tion can result in damage to the
gearbox.
Do not allow the motorcycle to
roll for a lengthy period of time or
push it a long distance with the
engine switched off.
Switch on the ignition.
Pre-ride check is performed.
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with BMW Motorrad ABS
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. (
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Press starter button 1.
If ambient temperatures are
very low, you might find it
necessary to open the throttle
slightly when starting the engine.
At ambient temperatures below
0 °C, disengage the clutch after
switching on the ignition.
The start attempt is auto-
matically interrupted if bat-
OE
tery voltage is too low. Recharge
the battery before you start the
engine, or use jump leads and a
donor battery to start.
The engine starts.
If the engine refuses to start,
consult the troubleshooting
chart in the section entitled
"Technical data". (
Pre-ride check
The instrument panel runs a test
of the instruments and the telltale
and warning lights when the ig-
nition is switched on: this is the
Pre-Ride-Check The test is abor-
ted if you start the engine before
it completes.
Phase 1
The rev. counter and speedo-
meter needles both swing to
the limit values on their scales.
At the same time, all the warn-
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