Overview
Chapter 2 of this Rider's Man-
ual will provide you with an initial
overview of your motorcycle. All
maintenance and repair work car-
ried out on your motorcycle will
be documented in Chapter 11.
Proof of the maintenance work
performed is a prerequisite for
generous treatment of claims.
When the time comes to sell
your BMW, please remember
to hand over this Rider's Manual;
it is an important part of the mo-
torcycle.
Abbreviations and
symbols
CAUTION
Hazard with
low risk. Failure to avoid
this hazard can result in minor or
moderate injury.
WARNING
Hazard with
moderate risk. Failure to
avoid this hazard can result in
death or serious injury.
DANGER
Hazard with high
risk. Failure to avoid this
hazard results in death or serious
injury.
ATTENTION
Special in-
structions and precaution-
ary measures. Non-compliance
can cause damage to the vehi-
cle or accessories and warranty
claims may be denied as a result.
NOTICE
Special informa-
tion on operating and in-
specting your motorcycle as well
as maintenance and adjustment
procedures.
Indicates the end of an
item of information.
Instruction.
Result of an activity.
Reference to a page with
more detailed informa-
tion.
Indicates the end of ac-
cessory or equipment-
dependent information.
Tightening torque.
Technical data.
OE
Optional extra.
BMW Motorrad optional
extras are already com-
pletely installed during
motorcycle production.
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General instructions
Summary of Contents for K1600GTL
Page 1: ...Rider s Manual US Model K1600GTL BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine ...
Page 10: ...1 8 z General instructions ...
Page 12: ...2 10 z Overviews ...
Page 14: ...2 12 z Overviews ...
Page 27: ...tion can occur if the battery was disconnected 3 25 z Displays ...
Page 46: ...Tires 84 4 44 z Operation ...
Page 88: ...4 86 z Operation ...
Page 152: ...8 150 z Maintenance ...
Page 175: ...11 173 z Service ...
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Page 185: ...Work carried out Odometer reading Date 11 183 z Service ...
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