Front Wheel Stand; Rear-Wheel Stand; Engine Oil - BMW R 18 B 2021 Rider's Manual

First loosen the side trim panel 1
from grommets 3, then loosen from
grommets 2 in the arrow direction and
remove.
Installing side trim panel
Park the vehicle, making sure that the
ground is firm and level.
The work steps described here for the
right side trim panel also logically apply
to the left side.
First insert the side trim panel 1 into the
grommet 2 in the arrow direction, then
insert into grommets 3 and press on.

FRONT WHEEL STAND

Attaching front wheel stand
ATTENTION
Use of the front wheel stand without an
additional auxiliary stand
Component damage caused by tipping
over
Place the motorcycle on an auxiliary
stand before lifting the front wheel with
the front wheel stand.
Ensure that the motorcycle is standing se-
curely.
Place the motorcycle on an auxiliary stand.
Mounting the rear-wheel stand (
For a description of the correct installa-
tion, please refer to the instructions for the
front-wheel stand.
Your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer
will be very happy to assist you in choos-
ing a suitable auxiliary stand.

REAR-WHEEL STAND

Mounting the rear-wheel stand
For a description of the correct installa-
tion, please refer to the instructions for the
rear-wheel stand.
Your authorized BMW Motorrad retailer
will be very happy to assist you in choos-
ing a suitable auxiliary stand.

ENGINE OIL

Checking the engine oil level
ATTENTION
Misinterpretation of the oil filling quan-
tity, as the oil level is temperature-de-
pendent (the higher the temperature, the
higher the oil level)
Engine damage
Only check the oil level after a longer
journey or when the engine is warm.
Turn off engine at operating temperature.
Wait at least five minutes to allow oil to
drain into the oil pan.
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