BMW R 1200RS 2016 Rider's Manual page 123

Front brake fluid level
Brake fluid, DOT4
The brake fluid level must
not fall below the MIN mark.
(Brake-fluid reservoir horizon-
tal, motorcycle standing up-
right)
If brake fluid level falls below the
approved level:
Have defect corrected as soon
as possible by an authorized
workshop, preferably an autho-
rized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Checking rear brake fluid
level
WARNING
Insufficient brake fluid in the
brake-fluid reservoir
Considerably reduced braking
performance caused by air in the
brake system
Check brake fluid level
regularly.
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with center stand
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle on
its center stand.
without center stand
Make sure ground is level
and firm and hold motorcycle
vertically.
Read brake fluid level at rear
brake-fluid reservoir 1.
NOTICE
The brake fluid level in the brake-
fluid reservoir drops due to brake
pad wear.
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