BMW Motorrad K 1600 GT, Rider'S Manual

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Parking your
motorcycle
Side stand
Switch off the engine.
ATTENTION
Poor ground underneath the
stand
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
topples
Always check that the ground
under the stand is level and
firm.
Extend the side stand and prop
the motorcycle on the stand.
ATTENTION
Additional weight placing
strain on the side stand
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
topples
Do not sit or lean on the
vehicle while it is propped on
the side stand.
If the camber of the roadway
permits, turn the handlebars all
the way to the left.
On a gradient, the motorcycle
should always face uphill; se-
lect 1st gear.
Centre stand
Switch off the engine.
ATTENTION
Poor ground underneath the
stand
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
topples
Always check that the ground
under the stand is level and
firm.
ATTENTION
Centre stand folds in due to
sharp movements
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
topples
Do not lean or sit on the
vehicle with the centre stand
extended.
Extend the centre stand and lift
the motorcycle onto the stand.
Refuelling
Fuel grade
Requirement
For optimum fuel consumption,
fuel should be sulphur-free or as
low-sulphur as possible.
ATTENTION
Engine operation with leaded
fuel
Damage to catalytic converter
Do not attempt to run the
vehicle on leaded fuel or fuel
with metallic additives (e.g.
manganese or iron).
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