Remove oil dipstick and read
off oil level.
Engine oil level
between MIN and MAX
markings on oil dipstick
0.4 quarts (0.4 l) (Difference
between MIN and MAX)
If oil level is below MIN mark:
Topping up engine oil ( 88)
If oil level is above MAX mark:
Have oil level corrected by a
specialized workshop, prefer-
ably an authorized BMW Mo-
torrad retailer.
Topping up engine oil
Both too little and too
much engine oil can lead to
engine damage.
Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.
Wipe area around fill location
clean.
Remove oil dipstick.
Top up engine oil up to speci-
fied level via fill location 1.
Checking engine oil level
( 87)
Install oil dipstick.
General brake system
Brake safety
A fully functional brake system is
a basic requirement for the road
safety of your motorcycle.
Do not ride the motorcycle if you
have any doubts about the de-
pendability of the brake system.
In this case, have the brake sys-
tem checked by a specialized
workshop, preferably by an au-
thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Incorrect working practices
endanger the reliability of
the brakes.
Have all work on the brake sys-
tem performed by a specialized
workshop, preferably by an au-
thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Checking brake operation
Pull handbrake lever.
Pressure point must be clearly
perceptible.
Press footbrake lever.
Pressure point must be clearly
perceptible.
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Maintenance