Rear-Wheel Stand; Engine Oil - BMW S 1000R 2018 Rider's Manual

Rear-wheel stand

9
Mounting rear-wheel
stand
134
z
For a description of the correct
installation, please refer to the
instructions for the rear-wheel
stand.
BMW Motorrad offers a suit-
able auxiliary stand for each
motorcycle. Your authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer will
be very happy to assist you in
choosing the suitable auxiliary
stand.

Engine oil

Check engine oil level
ATTENTION
Misinterpretation of the oil
filling quantity, as the oil
level is temperature-depen-
dent (the higher the tempera-
ture, the higher the oil level)
Engine damage
Only check the oil level after
a longer journey or when the
engine is warm.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and hold motorcycle at op-
erating temperature vertically.
Allow engine to run in neutral
for one minute.
NOTICE
BMW Motorrad recommends oc-
casionally checking the motor oil
after a journey of at least 50 km
in order to reduce the environ-
mental impact.
Turn off ignition.
Wait five minutes to allow oil to
drain to the oil pan.
Read oil level in display 1.