Starting - BMW F 800 GS Rider's Manual

Brakes
5
Front and rear brake fluid levels
Clutch
60
Damping setting and spring
preload
Tread depth and tire inflation
pressure
Firm seating of cases and lug-
gage
z
At regular intervals:
Engine oil level (every time you
refuel)
Brake pad wear (during every
third stop for refueling)

Starting

Side stand
You cannot start the motorcy-
cle with the side stand extended
and a gear engaged. The engine
will switch itself off if you start it
with the transmission in neutral
and then engage a gear before
retracting the side stand.
Transmission
You can start the engine when
the transmission is in neutral or if
you pull the clutch with a gear
engaged. Do not engage the
clutch until after switching on
the ignition, as otherwise the en-
gine cannot be started. When
the transmission is in neutral, the
green neutral indicator light is on
and the gear indicator in the mul-
tifunction display shows
Starting engine
Emergency ON/OFF switch in
run position a.
Transmission lubrication
is only ensured when the
engine is running. Insufficient lu-
brication can lead to transmission
damage.
Do not allow the motorcycle to
roll for longer periods or push it
over longer distances with the
engine switched off.
Switch on ignition.
Pre-ride check is performed.
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N
( 61)
with BMW Motorrad ABS
Switch on ignition.
Pre-ride check is performed.
( 61)
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. (
OE
62)