BMW R nineT 2015, Rider'S Manual

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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 (
79).
Checking tire tread depth
(
79).
Firm seating of cases and lug-
gage
At every third refueling stop:
Adjust spring preload at rear
wheel (
38).
Adjusting damping on rear
wheel (
39).
Check engine oil level ( 73).
Check front brake pad thick-
ness (
74).
Checking rear brake pad thick-
ness (
75).
Check front brake fluid level
(
77).
Checking rear brake fluid level
(
78).
Starting
Starting the engine
Switch on ignition ( 30).
Pre-Ride Check in progress
(
57)
ABS self-diagnosis in progress
(
57)
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.
During cold start and at low
temperatures:
Pull clutch.
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".
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