Clutch - BMW R 1200 R Rider's Manual

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Rear brake fluid level
Brake fluid DOT4
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The brake fluid level must
not fall below the MIN
mark.
If the brake fluid level drops
below the permissible level:
Have the defect correct-
ed as soon as possible by
a specialized workshop,
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Installing seat (

Clutch

Checking clutch
operation
Pull the clutch lever.
Pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
If no clear pressure point can
be felt:
Have the clutch checked
by a specialized workshop,
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Checking clutch fluid
level
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and hold mo-
torcycle vertically.
with OE Center stand:
Make sure ground is level
and firm and place motorcy-
cle on its center stand.
55)
Move handlebars into
straight-ahead position.
Read off clutch fluid level at
reservoir 1.
The fluid level in the
clutch fluid reservoir
rises due to clutch wear.
The clutch system is
filled with a special hy-
draulic fluid that does not re-
quire changing.