Checklist; Starting - BMW R 1200 R Rider's Manual

Tampering with the engine
5
control unit can result in
mechanical loads that the mo-
66
torcycle's components are not
designed to withstand. Damage
caused in this way is not covered
by the warranty.
Do not tamper with the engine
control unit.
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Checklist

Use the following checklist to
check important functions, set-
tings and wear limits before you
ride off.
Brakes
Brake-fluid levels, front and rear
Clutch
Clutch fluid level
Damping-characteristic setting
and spring preload
Tyre-tread depth and tyre
pressures
Cases correctly installed and
luggage secured
At regular intervals:
Engine oil level (every refuelling
stop)
Brake-pad wear (every third
refuelling stop)

Starting

Side stand
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.
Gearbox
You can start the engine when
the gearbox is in neutral or if you
pull the clutch with a gear en-
gaged. Do not pull the clutch un-
til after you have switched on the
ignition, as otherwise the engine
will refuse to start.
Starting engine
Kill switch in run position a.
Switch on the ignition.
Pre-ride check is performed.
( 67)
with BMW Motorrad Integral
ABS OE
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. ( 68)
with Automatic Stability Control
OE
(ASC)
ASC self-diagnosis is per-
formed. ( 68)