BMW K 1600 GTL Service Manual download pdf (Page 86)

When driving in the rain and

through puddles.

After washing the motorcycle.

When driving on roads spread

with salt.

After working on the brakes

due to oil or grease residues.

When driving on soiled roads

or offroad.

Poor braking action due to

moisture and dirt.

Brake until brakes are dry or

clean; clean if necessary.

Brake early until the full braking

action is available again.

Parking your

motorcycle

Side stand

Switch off engine.

If the ground is soft or un-

even, there is no guaran-

tee that the motorcycle will rest

firmly on the stand.

Always check that the ground

under the stand is level and

firm.

Fold out side stand and park

motorcycle.

The side stand is designed

to support only the weight

of the motorcycle.

Do not lean or sit on the

motorcycle with the side stand

extended.

If the slope of the road per-

mits, turn the handlebars to the

left.

On a grade, the motorcycle

should always face uphill; se-

lect 1st gear.

Center stand

Switch off engine.

If the ground is soft or un-

even, there is no guaran-

tee that the motorcycle will rest

firmly on the stand.

Always check that the ground

under the stand is level and

firm.

Excessive movements

could result in the center

stand retracting, and the

motorcycle would topple as a

result.

Do not sit on the motorcycle

while it is resting on the center

stand.

Fold out center stand and jack

up motorcycle.

Refueling

Fuel is highly flammable.

Fire at the fuel tank can

result in fire and explosion.

Do not smoke. Never bring a

naked flame near the fuel tank.

Fuel attacks plastic sur-

faces, making them cloudy

or unattractive.

Wipe off any fuel that gets onto

plastic parts immediately.

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