The brake fluid level in
the brake fluid reser-
voir drops as the brake pads
wear.
Brake fluid level, rear
DOT4 brake fluid
Do not permit the brake
fluid level to drop below
the MIN mark. (Brake-
fluid reservoir horizontal)
If the brake fluid level drops
below the permitted level:
Have the defect rectified
as quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
Clutch
Checking clutch
operation
Pull the clutch lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
If the pressure point is not
clearly perceptible:
Have the clutch checked
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Tyres
Check the tyre tread
depth
Your motorcycle's hand-
ling and grip can be im-
paired even before the tyres
wear to the minimum tyre
tread depth permitted by law.
Have the tyres changed in
good time before they wear
to the minimum permissible
tread depth.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its stand.
Measure the tyre tread
depth in the main tread
grooves with wear marks.
Tyres have wear indic-
ators integrated into the
main tread grooves. The tyre
is worn out when the tyre
tread has worn down to the
level of the marks. The loca-
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