MBW F800GT, Rider'S Manual

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Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
topples.
Do not sit or lean on the
vehicle while it is propped on
the side stand.
Extend the side stand and prop
the motorcycle on the stand.
If the camber of the roadway
permits, turn the handlebars all
the way to the left.
On a gradient, the motorcycle
should always face uphill; se-
lect 1st gear.
Centre stand
with centre stand OE
Switch off the engine.
ATTENTION
Poor ground underneath the
stand.
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
topples.
Always check that the ground
under the stand is level and
firm.
ATTENTION
Centre stand retracts due to
severe movements.
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
topples.
Do not lean or sit on the
vehicle with the centre stand
extended.
Extend the centre stand and lift
the motorcycle onto the stand.
On a gradient, the motorcycle
should always face uphill; se-
lect 1st gear.
Refuelling
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable.
Risk of fire and explosion.
Do not smoke. Never bring
a naked flame near the fuel
tank.
WARNING
Escape of fuel due to heat-
induced expansion if fuel
tank is overfilled.
Risk of falling
Do not overfill the fuel tank.
ATTENTION
Fuel attacks plastic surfaces.
Surfaces become unsightly or
dull.
Clean plastic parts immediately
after contact with fuel.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its side stand.
NOTICE
The volume of the tank can be
utilised to the full only when the
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