BMW K 1300 GT Service Manual download pdf (Page 88)

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

Shock absorber 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. When the

gearbox is in neutral, the green

neutral telltale light is on and the

gear indicator in the multifunction

display shows N.

Starting engine

Switch on the ignition.

Pre-ride check is performed.

( 85)

ABS self-diagnosis is

performed. ( 85)

with Automatic Stability Con-

trol

OE

ASC self-diagnosis is per-

formed. ( 86)

Press starter button 1.

If ambient temperatures are

very low, you might find it

necessary to open the throttle

slightly when starting the engine.

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