BMW R 1200 RT Service Manual download pdf (Page 84)

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.

( 81)

ABS self-diagnosis is

performed. ( 81)

with Automatic Stability Control

(ASC)

OE

ASC self-diagnosis is per-

formed. ( 82)

Press starter button 1.

If ambient temperatures are

very low, you might find it

necessary to open the throttle

slightly when starting the engine.

At ambient temperatures below

5

80

z

Riding

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