Pushing the motorcycle onto a workshop platform
Warning: The springs securing the side stand in position can catch as you are pushing the motorcycle onto a workshop platform. This could cause damage to the motorcycle and the workshop platform, or the motorcycle could topple to the side opposite the side stand.
- Lift the seat at the front.
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- Note the spring preload setting of the adjustment wheel (see arrow).
- Set the spring tension to High.
- Push the motorcycle carefully onto the workshop platform, tilting it as little as possible.
- Do the same when pushing it off the workshop platform.
- Return the spring preload to its original setting.
High idle speed
Note: The idle speed cannot be adjusted in the workshop. The idle speed is controlled by the Motronic system.
- Normal idle speed 950 rpm.
- Engine speed raised to 1500 rpm by the Motronic system when the reverser is activated.
- Engine speed raised to approximately 1150 rpm by the Motronic system if battery voltage is low (battery voltage less than 11.5 volts)
Removing the aerial
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Cauion: Take care not to damage the cap when removing.
- Turn the bayonet lock cap (2) 1/8 of a turn and remove.
- Release the nut (1).
- Remove the stub aerial (3).
Tightening torques:
- Nut, stub aerial — 3 Nm