BMW Motorrad F 750 GS 2021, Rider'S Manual

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140 RIDING
If the load status changes:
without Dynamic ESA OE
Adjust the spring preload for
rear wheel ( 131).
Adjust the damping for rear
wheel ( 132).
with Dynamic ESA OE
Adjust the suspension
( 87).
Always before riding off:
Check operation of the brake
system.
Check operation of the lights
and signalling equipment.
Check operation of the clutch
( 183).
Check the tyre tread depth
( 186).
Check the tyre pressures
( 185).
Check security of cases and
luggage.
Every 3rd refuelling stop:
Check the engine oil level
( 177).
Check the brake pad thick-
ness, front brakes ( 179).
Check the brake pad thick-
ness, rear brakes ( 180).
Check the brake-fluid level,
front brakes ( 181).
Check the brake-fluid level,
rear brakes ( 182).
Check the coolant level
( 184).
Lubricate the chain ( 198).
Check the chain tension
( 199).
STARTING
Starting engine
ATTENTION
Sufficient gearbox lubrica-
tion only with the engine is
running.
Gearbox damage
Do not allow the motorcycle
to roll for a lengthy period
of time or push it a long
distance with the engine
switched off.
Switch on the ignition ( 60).
Pre-Ride-Check is performed.
( 141)
ABS self-diagnosis is in pro-
gress. ( 142)
DTC self-diagnosis is in pro-
gress. ( 142)
Select neutral or, if a gear is
engaged, pull the clutch lever.
You cannot start the mo-
torcycle with the side
stand extended and a gear en-
gaged. The engine will switch
itself off if you start it with the
gearbox in neutral and then en-
gage a gear before retracting
the side stand.