Risk of overheating
ATTENTION
Engine running for prolonged
period with vehicle at stand-
still.
Overheating due to insufficient
cooling. In extreme cases, the
motorcycle could catch fire.
Do not allow the engine to idle
unnecessarily.
Ride away immediately after
starting the engine.
Tampering
ATTENTION
Tampering with the motor-
cycle (e.g. engine manage-
ment ECU, throttle valves,
clutch).
Damage to the affected parts,
failure of safety-relevant func-
tions. Damage due to tampering
is not covered by the warranty.
Do not tamper with the vehicle
in any way that could result in
tuned performance.
Comply with checklist
At regular intervals, use the
checklist below to check your
motorcycle.
Always before riding off:
Operation of the brake system.
Operation of the lights and sig-
nalling equipment.
Checking clutch function
( 99).
Check the tyre tread depth
( 101).
Cases correctly installed and
luggage secured.
Every 3rd refuelling stop:
without Electronic Suspension
Adjustment (ESA)
OE
Adjusting spring preload for
rear wheel ( 56).
without Electronic Suspension
Adjustment (ESA)
OE
Adjusting the damping charac-
teristic for rear wheel ( 57).
with Electronic Suspension Ad-
justment (ESA)
OE
Adjusting the chassis and
suspension ( 47).
Checking engine oil level
( 92).
Checking front brake pad thick-
ness ( 95).
Check rear brake pad thickness
( 96).
Checking brake-fluid level, front
brakes ( 97).
Checking the brake-fluid level,
rear brakes ( 98).
Check coolant level ( 100).
Lubricate the chain ( 110).
Check chain sag ( 110).
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