Engine Oil - BMW R 1250 GS Adventure Rider's Manual

184 MAINTENANCE
See the instructions issued
with the front-wheel stand
for the details of the correct
procedure for installation.
BMW Motorrad offers an aux-
iliary stand suitable for every
vehicle. Your BMW Motorrad
retailer will be happy to help
you with the selection of a
suitable auxiliary stand.

ENGINE OIL

Checking engine oil level
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and with the engine
at operating temperature,
place the motorcycle on the
centre stand.
ATTENTION
Misinterpretation of oil level
reading, because oil level is
temperature-dependent (the
higher the temperature, the
higher the oil level)
Engine damage due to incor-
rect oil filling
Check the oil level only after
a lengthy ride or when the
engine is at operating tem-
perature.
Allow the engine to idle until
the fan cuts in.
Switch off the engine when it
is at operating temperature.
Wait five minutes for the oil
to drain into the oil pan.
As a contribution to re-
ducing environmental im-
pact, BMW Motorrad recom-
mends checking the engine oil
on occasion after a trip of at
least min 50 km.