BMW R 1250 GS GSA - Rider's Manual > Observe checklist

• Use the following checklist to check your motorcycle at regular intervals.

Before every journey

• Check operation of the brake system.
• Check operation of the lighting and signal system.
• Check clutch function.
• Checking tire tread depth.
• Checking tyre pressure.

  Check secure hold of cases and luggage.

At every third refueling stop

• Checking the engine oil level.
• Checking the front brake pad thickness.
• Checking rear brake pad thickness.

  Check front brake fluid level.

  Checking rear brake fluid level.

  Checking coolant level.

Starting

Starting engine

• Switch on the ignition.
• Pre-Ride-Check is carried out.

  without riding modes Pro OE

• ASC self-diagnosis in progress.

  with riding modes Pro OE

• DTC self-diagnosis is performed.
• Engage neutral, or pull back clutch lever if a gear is engaged.

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.

• In the case of cold start or under cold temperatures: Pull back clutch lever.

• Press starter button 1.

NOTICE The starting attempt is automatically interrupted if battery voltage is too low. Recharge the battery before you attempt to start the engine again, or use jumper cables and a donor battery to start.

More detailed information can be found in the "Maintenance" chapter under "Jump-starting".

• Engine starts.
• If the engine fails to start, the troubleshooting table in the chapter "Technical Data" may provide assistance.

Pre-Ride-Check

After switching on the ignition, the instrument cluster performs a test of the indicator and warning lights - the so-called "Pre-Ride- Check". Starting the engine before the test routine is completed will cancel the remainder of the routine.

Phase 1

All indicator and warning lights are switched on.

After a longer standstill of the vehicle, an animation is displayed during the system start.

Phase 2

The general warning light switches from red to yellow.

Phase 3

All switched on indicator and warning lights are switched off one after the other in reverse order.

If one of the indicator and warning lights does not switch on:

• Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible at an authorized specialist workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

ABS self-diagnosis

The self-diagnosis routine checks whether the BMW Motorcycle Integral ABS is ready for operation.

The self-diagnosis routine runs automatically when you switch on the ignition. To check the wheel speed sensors, the motorcycle must be driven a few meters at a minimum speed of 3 mph (5 km/h).

Phase 1

• Check on system components monitored by the diagnostic system while motorcycle is parked.

ABS indicator light flashes.

Phase 2

• Check wheel sensors while starting off.

ABS indicator light flashes.

ABS self-diagnosis completed

• ABS warning light goes out.
• Check the display of all indicator and warning lights.

An ABS error is indicated following completion of the ABS self-diagnosis routine.

• It remains possible to continue riding. Please be aware that neither the ABS nor the integral function are available.
• Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible at an authorized service facility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad Retailer.

ASC self-diagnosis

- without riding modes Pro OE

The self-diagnosis routine checks whether the BMW Motorcycle ASC is ready for operation. The self-diagnosis routine runs automatically when you switch on the ignition.

Phase 1

• Check on system components monitored by the diagnostic system while motorcycle is parked.

ASC indicator and warning light flashes slowly.

Phase 2

• Checking the diagnosable system components while the motorcycle is moving (at least 3 mph [5 km/h] ).

ASC indicator and warning light flashes slowly.

ASC self-diagnosis completed

• The ASC indicator and warning light goes out.
• Check the display of all indicator and warning lights.

If an ASC error is indicated following completion of the ASC self-diagnosis routine:

• It remains possible to continue riding. Please be aware that ASC functionality is no longer available.
• Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible at an authorized service facility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad Retailer.

DTC self-diagnosis

- with riding modes Pro OE

The self-diagnosis routine is determining whether BMW Motorrad DTC is ready for operation. The self-diagnosis routine runs automatically when you switch on the ignition.

Phase 1

Check on system components monitored by diagnostic system while motorcycle is parked.

DTC indicator and warning light flashes slowly.

Phase 2

Checks diagnosis-capable system components when motorcycle starts to move.

DTC indicator and warning light flashes slowly.

DTC self-diagnosis completed

• The DTC symbol is no longer displayed.
• Check the display of all indicator and warning lights.

If an DTC error is displayed after the DTC self-diagnosis is completed:

• It remains possible to continue riding. It must be noted that the availability of the DTC function is restricted or it is not available at all.
• Have the malfunction corrected as soon as possible at an authorized service facility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad Retailer.

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