BMW K 1600 GT Service Manual download pdf (Page 81)

Risk of poisoning

Exhaust fumes contain carbon

monoxide, which is colorless and

odorless but highly toxic.

Inhaling exhaust fumes

therefore represents a

health hazard and can even

cause loss of consciousness with

fatal consequences.

Do not inhale exhaust fumes.

Do not run the engine in closed

rooms.

Risk of burn injury

Engine and exhaust system

become very hot when the

vehicle is in use. There is a risk

of burn injuries by contact with

hot surfaces.

After parking the motorcycle,

make sure that nobody comes

into contact with the engine and

exhaust system.

Catalytic converter

If misfiring causes unburned fuel

to enter the catalytic converter,

there is a danger of overheating

and damage.

For this reason, observe the fol-

lowing points:

Do not run the fuel tank dry

Do not run the engine with the

spark-plug cap removed

Stop the engine immediately if

it misfires

Use unleaded fuel only

Comply with all specified main-

tenance intervals.

Unburned fuel will destroy

the catalytic converter.

Note the points listed for protec-

tion of the catalytic converter.

Danger of overheating

Cooling would be inade-

quate if the engine were al-

lowed to idle for a lengthy period

with the motorcycle at a stand-

still: overheating would result. In

extreme cases, the motorcycle

could catch fire.

Do not allow the engine to idle

unnecessarily. After starting, ride

off immediately.

Manipulation

Modifications of the mo-

torcycle (e.g. engine man-

agement system, throttle valves,

clutch) can cause damage to the

affected components and fail-

ure of safety-related functions.

Damage caused in this way is

not covered by the warranty.

Do not make any modifications.

Checklist

Use the following checklist to

check important functions, set-

tings and wear limits before you

ride off:

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Riding

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