Brake System - BMW K1600GTL Rider's Manual

If the oil level is above the MAX
8
mark:
Have the oil level corrected
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by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Install the oil dipstick.
Topping up engine oil
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Wipe the area around the filler
z
neck clean.
Remove oil dipstick 1.
Damage to the engine
can result if it is operated
without enough oil, but the same
also applies if the oil level is too
high.
Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.
Top up the engine oil to the
specified level.
Check engine oil level (
Install the oil dipstick.

Brake system

Checking function of
brakes
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Pull the front brake lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
Press the footbrake lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
If pressure points are not clearly
perceptible:
Incorrect working practices
endanger the reliability of
the brakes.
Have all work on the brake sys-
tem undertaken by trained and
qualified specialists.
Have the brakes checked by a
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specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Checking front brake pad
thickness
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.