Brake System - BMW R 1250 GS Adventure Rider's Manual

186 MAINTENANCE
Engage this tool in cap 3 of
the oil filler opening and turn
anti-clockwise to remove.
Check the engine oil level.
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ATTENTION
Use of insufficient engine oil
or too much engine oil
Engine damage due to incor-
rect oil filling
Always make sure that the
engine oil level is correct.
Top up the engine oil to the
specified level.
Engine oil, quantity for
topping up
max 0.8 l (Difference
between MIN and MAX)
Check the engine oil level.
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Install cap 3 of the oil filler
opening.

BRAKE SYSTEM

Check operation of the brakes
Pull the handbrake 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 system undertaken
by trained and qualified
specialists.
Have the brakes checked
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Checking brake pad thickness,
front brakes
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.