Brake System - BMW F 800 GS Rider's Manual

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Engine oil, quantity for
topping up
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SAE 15W-50, API SJ/
JASO MA2, additives (for
instance, molybdenum-
based substances) are
prohibited, because they
would attack the coatings
on engine components,
BMW Motorrad recommends
BMW Motorrad ADVANTEC Pro Oil
max 0.4 quarts (max 0.4 l) (Dif-
z
ference between MIN and
MAX )
If oil level is below MIN mark:
Topping up engine oil (
If oil level is above MAX mark:
Have fluid level corrected by an
authorized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Install oil dipstick.
Topping up engine oil
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Wipe area around fill location
clean.
Remove oil dipstick 1.
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ATTENTION
Use of too little or too much
engine oil
Engine damage
Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.
Add engine oil up to specified
level.
Check engine oil level (
Install oil dipstick.

Brake system

Checking brake operation
Actuate the handbrake lever.
Pressure point must be clearly
perceptible.
Actuate the footbrake lever.
Pressure point must be clearly
perceptible.
If no clear pressure points are
perceptible:
ATTENTION
Improper working on the

brake system

Endangering of the operating
safety of the brake system
Have all work on the brake sys-
tem carried out by experts.
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