BMW Motorrad K 1300 GT Exclusive Edition, Rider'S Manual

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Checklist
Use the following checklist to
check important functions, set-
tings and wear limits before you
ride off.
Brakes
Brake-fluid levels, front and rear
Clutch
Clutch fluid level
Shock absorber setting and
spring preload
Tyre-tread depth and tyre
pressures
Cases correctly installed and
luggage secured
At regular intervals:
Engine oil level (every refuelling
stop)
Brake-pad wear (every third
refuelling stop)
Starting
Side stand
You cannot start the motorcycle
with the side stand extended and
a gear engaged. The engine will
switch itself off if you start it with
the gearbox in neutral and then
engage a gear before retracting
the side stand.
Gearbox
You can start the engine when
the gearbox is in neutral or if you
pull the clutch with a gear en-
gaged. Do not pull the clutch un-
til after you have switched on the
ignition, as otherwise the engine
will refuse to start. When the
gearbox is in neutral, the green
neutral telltale light is on and the
gear indicator in the multifunction
display shows N.
Starting engine
Switch on the ignition.
Pre-ride check is performed.
(
85)
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed. (
85)
with Automatic Stability Con-
trol
OE
ASC self-diagnosis is per-
formed. (
86)
Press starter button 1 .
If ambient temperatures are
very low, you might find it
necessary to open the throttle
slightly when starting the engine.
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