BMW R 1200RT 2015, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Danger of overheating
ATTENTION
Engine idling for a lengthy
period while at a standstill.
Overheating caused by insuffi-
cient cooling. In extreme cases,
the motorcycle could catch fire.
Do not allow the engine to idle
unnecessarily.
After starting, ride off
immediately.
Modifications
ATTENTION
Modifications to the motor-
cycle (e.g. engine control
unit, throttle valves, clutch).
Damage to the affected parts,
failure of safety-relevant func-
tions. Damage caused in this
way is not covered by the war-
ranty.
Do not make any
modifications.
Observe checklist
Use the following checklist to
check your motorcycle at regu-
lar intervals.
Before every journey:
Function of the brake system
Function of the lighting and
signal system
Check clutch function (
126).
Checking tire tread depth
(
126).
Firm seating of cases and lug-
gage
At every third refuelling stop:
without Dynamic ESA OE
Adjusting spring preload at rear
wheel (
67).
without Dynamic ESA OE
Adjusting damping on rear
wheel (
69).
with Dynamic ESA OE
Adjust chassis ( 70).
Check engine oil level ( 119).
Checking front brake pad thick-
ness (
120).
Checking rear brake pad thick-
ness (
121).
Check front brake fluid level
(
122).
Checking rear brake fluid level
(
123).
Check coolant level ( 124).
Starting
Starting the engine
Switch on ignition.
Pre-Ride-Check in progress
(
93)
ABS self-diagnosis is
performed (
94)
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92
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