Brake System - BMW R 1200GS Adventure Rider's Manual

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Always make sure that the oil
9
level is correct.
Top up the engine oil to the
164
specified level.
Engine oil, quantity for
topping up
max 0.95 l (Difference
between MIN and MAX)
Checking engine oil level
(
162).
Install the cap in the oil filler
neck.
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Brake system

Checking function of
brakes
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:
ATTENTION
Work on brake system not
in compliance with correct
procedure
Risk to operational reliability of
the brake system
Have all work on the brake sys-
tem undertaken by trained and
qualified specialists.
Have the brakes checked by a
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.
Visually inspect the left and
right brake pads to ascertain
their thickness. Viewing dir-
ection: between wheel and
front suspension toward brake
pads 1.

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