BMW R60/6 - Brake Fluid and Bleeding; Brake Fluid Information; Bleeding the Brake System

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Vehicle Right Side View3
Vehicle Left Side View4
Contents7
Operation and Layout of Controls8
Combined Instrument10
Ignition/Light Switch10
Main Light Switch, Headlight Dimmer Switch, Horn Button11
Turn Indicator Switch, Emergency Cut-Off Switch, Starter Button11
Friction Damper for Throttle Twist Grip11
Hydraulic Steering Damper12
Fuel Tap12
Real Suspension Unit Adjusting Levers12
Before Your Ride the Machine13
Starting Cold/Warm Engine13
Clutch Operated Switch14
Letting a Warm Engine Idle for Extended Periods in Neutral14
To Move Away from a Standstill14
To Shift Up/Down15
To Select Neutral with the Motor Cycle Standing Still15
Break-In Instructions16
To Put up the Motor Cycle16
Good Riding Practice17
Advice on Fuel, Engine Lubrication, Operating Economy17
Driving Style18
Important Safety Notes18
General Care of the Motorcycle19
Cleaning19
Preparing for a Journey19
Maintenance Schedule20
Standard Tool Kit20
Change Engine Oil and Renew Filter Element22
Total Oil Capacity22
Filter Element22
Oil Pan22
Gearbox Oil Change and Oil Level23
Change Gearbox Oil23
Rear Wheel Drive Oil Level and Oil Change23
Final Drive Oil Level and Oil Change24
Telescopic Fork - Oil Level and Oil Change25
Steering and Wheel Bearing Play26
Rear Swinging Arm Bearings27
Throttle Twist Grip, Brake and Clutch Lever Pivots28
Battery29
Intake Air Cleaner29
To Remove the Air Cleaner Element29
Brakes30
Adjusting Fron Brake30
Adjusting Brakes, Renewing Brake Pads31
Brake Fluid32
Bleeding the Brake System32
Rear Wheel Brake33
Carburetors34
Adjusting Engine Idle Speed35
Tyres R 60/6, R 90 S, R 75/6. R 90/636
To Adjust Transition from Idle Speed to Part Load37
Spark Plugs38
Breaker Points Gap, Breaker Lubricating Felt, Ignition Timing38
Retiming the Ignition39
Cylinder Head Nuts, Valve Clearances40
Check Valve Clearances40
The Clutch41
Wheel Spokes, Rims41
Trial Run, Final Inspection41
Tightening Nuts and Bolts42
Tightening Torques42
Lubrication Chart43
Removal and Installation of Front Wheel45
Removal and Installation of Rear Wheel47
Tire Changing48
Changing Bulbs, Flasher Unit and Fuses49
Telltale Lights and Instrument Lighting49
Removing Turn Indicator and Rear Light Bulbs50
Headlight Beam Setting50
Engine Faults and Remedies51
Engine will Not Start at All or Is Difficult to Start51
Engine Starts, but Idles Unevenly51
Engine Idles Unevenly When Warm, Exhaust Smokes/Engine Runs Unevenly, Occasionally Stalls51
Engine Overheats, Runs on When Ignition Is Switched off52
Engine Pre-Ignites under Load52
Starter Does Not Work When Button Is Pressed52
Winter Time53
Restoring the Motorcycle to Service53
Technical Description54
Engine Description54
Lubricating System Description55
Crankcase Ventilation55
Cutaway Drawing of Motor and Gearbox56
Slide Type Carburetor - Type R 60/657
Constant Depression Carburetors - Types R 75/6, R 90/659
Slide Type Carburetors - Model R 90 S61
Clutch63
Single Dry Plate Clutch63
Gearbox64
Frame66
Rear Wheel Drive66
Telescopic Front Fork68
Rear Wheel Suspension68
Hydraulic Steering Damper Overview69
Dual Seat69
Road Wheels69
Front Wheel Brake - R 60/670
Front Wheel Brake - R 75/6, R 90/6, R 90 S70
Rear Wheel Brake - R 60/6, R 75/6, R 90/6 and R 90 S70
Electrical System70
Specifications72
Engine Specifications72
Carburetors Specifications74
Acceleration through Gears76
Transmission Specifications77
Frame and Suspension Specifications78
Frame Specifications79
Fuels and Lubricants80
Brake Fluid Data81
Dimensions and Weights81
Performance Data82
Road Speed - Engine Speed Charts83
Electrical System Specifications84
Wiring Diagram86
Key to Wiring Diagram87
Servicing88
Free Pre-Delivery Check89
Initial Service89
Index95
Technical Data at a Glance98

BMW R60/6 - Brake Fluid and Bleeding; Brake Fluid Information; Bleeding the Brake System

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