Starting - BMW K 1200 GT Rider's Manual

Brakes
5
Front and rear brake fluid levels
Clutch
80
Clutch fluid level
Shock absorber 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 N.
Starting engine
Emergency ON/OFF switch 1
in operating position A.
Switch on ignition.
Pre-ride check is performed.
( 81)
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. ( 82)
With OE ASC:
Switch on ignition.
Pre-ride check is performed.
( 81)
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. ( 82)