BMW 2004 K 1200 S Rider's Manual page 94

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1 Rear brake-fluid reservoir
2 MIN mark
• Hold the motorcycle verti-
cally or place it on the centre
OA
stand , ensuring that the
ground is firm and level.
• Straight ahead handlebar
position.
• Read off the brake fluid level
at the reservoir.
Vehicles without ABS
In the event of brake pad
wear, the brake fluid level
in the brake-fluid reservoir
falls.c
The brake fluid level must not
fall below the MIN mark. If the
brake fluid level falls below the
MIN mark:
If there is too little brake
fluid in the brake-fluid
reservoir, air can enter the
brake system. This causes a
serious reduction in braking
efficiency.
Brake carefully and safely.
Avoid braking sharply.c
• Have the fault remedied as
soon as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW motor-
cycle dealer.
Vehicles with ABS
In the event of brake pad
wear, the brake fluid level
remains constant.c
If the brake fluid level falls -
even above the MIN mark -
this indicates a defect in the
brake system. If the brake fluid
level falls:
If there is too little brake
fluid in the brake-fluid
reservoir, air can enter the
brake system. This causes a
serious reduction in braking
efficiency.
Brake carefully and safely.
Avoid braking sharply.c
• Have the fault remedied as
soon as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW motor-
cycle dealer.