BMW K 1600 GTL Exclusive, Rider'S Manual

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Before every journey:
Function of the brake system.
Function of the lighting and
signal system.
Check clutch function (
117).
Checking tire tread depth
(
118).
Firm seating of cases and lug-
gage.
At every third refuelling stop:
Setting suspension compliance
(
64).
Check engine oil level ( 110).
Check front brake pad thick-
ness (
112).
Check rear brake pad thickness
(
113).
Checking front brake fluid level
(
114).
Checking rear brake fluid level
(
115).
Check coolant level ( 116).
Starting
Starting the engine
Switch on ignition ( 43).
Pre-Ride Check in progress.
(
79)
ABS self-diagnosis in progress.
(
79)
DTC self-diagnosis is per-
formed. (
80)
Engage neutral, or pull back
clutch lever if a gear is en-
gaged.
NOTICE
You cannot start the motorcycle
with the side stand extended and
a gear engaged. The engine will
switch itself off if it is started with
the transmission in neutral and
then a gear is engaged before
retracting the side stand.
For cold starts and at low
ambient temperatures: pull the
lever to disengage the clutch
and twist the throttle grip
slightly.
Press starter button 1 .
NOTICE
The starting attempt is automati-
cally interrupted if battery voltage
is too low. Recharge the battery
before you attempt to start the
engine again, or use jumper ca-
bles and a donor battery to start.
More detailed information can
be found in the "Maintenance"
chapter under "Jump-starting".
Engine starts.
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