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

Do not modify the engine-
5
electronics control unit.
Tampering with con-
64
trol unit of electronic
engine-management system
can result in mechanical loads
that the motorcycle's com-
ponents are not designed to
withstand. Damage caused in
this way is not covered by the
z
warranty.
Do not tamper with the
control unit of the electronic
engine-management
system.

Checklist

Use the following checklist
to check important functions,
settings and wear limits be-
fore you ride off.
Brakes
Front and rear brake fluid
levels
Clutch
Clutch fluid level
Shock absorber setting and
spring preload
Tread depth and tire pres-
sure
Firm seating of cases and
luggage
At regular intervals:
Engine oil level (every time
you refuel)
Brake pad wear (during ev-
ery third stop for refueling)

Starting

Side stand

You cannot start the motor-
cycle with the side stand ex-
tended and a gear engaged.
The engine will switch itself off
if you start it with the trans-
mission in neutral and then
engage a gear before retract-
ing 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 engine
cannot be started. When the
transmission is in neutral, the
green neutral indicator light
is on and the gear indicator
in the multifunction display
shows N.