BMW C650 Sport, Rider'S Manual

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Do not tamper with the vehicle
in any way that could result in
tuned performance.
Comply with checklist
At regular intervals, use the
checklist below to check your
motorcycle.
Always before riding off:
Check operation of the brake
system
Check operation of the lights
and signalling equipment
Checking tyre tread depth
(
97).
Check that the topcase and
luggage carried on the vehicle
are secure
Every 3rd refuelling stop:
Adjusting spring preload for
rear wheel (
67).
Checking engine oil level
(
88).
Checking front brake pad thick-
ness (
91).
Check rear brake pad thickness
(
92).
Check the brake-fluid level,
front brakes (
94).
Checking brake-fluid level, rear
brakes (
95).
Check coolant level ( 96).
Starting
Start engine
Switch on the ignition.
Pre-Ride-Check is performed.
(
72)
ABS self-diagnosis is in pro-
gress. (
73)
ASC self-diagnosis is in pro-
gress. (
73)
Operate the brake.
NOTICE
The vehicle cannot be started
while the side stand is extended.
Extending the side stand while
the engine is running kills the
engine.
Press starter button 1 .
The engine starts.
Consult the troubleshooting
chart below if the engine re-
fuses to start. (
134)
Pre-Ride-Check
The instrument panel runs a test
of the instruments and the telltale
and warning lights when the ig-
nition is switched on: this is the
"Pre-Ride-Check". The test is
aborted if you start the engine
before it completes.
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