BMW R 1200 S, Rider'S Manual

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ponents are not designed to
withstand. Damage caused in
this way is not covered by the
warranty.
Do not tamper with the
control unit of the electronic
engine-management
system.
Checklist
Use the following checklist
to check important functions,
settings and wear limits be-
fore 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 refuel-
ling stop)
Brake-pad wear (every third
refuelling stop)
Starting
Side stand
You cannot start the motor-
cycle with the side stand ex-
tended 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 engaged. Do not pull
the clutch until 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 0.
Starting engine
Kill switch 1 in run posi-
tion A .
Switch on the ignition.
Pre-ride check is
performed. (
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