Brake System - BMW R1200GS Rider's Manual

Top up the engine oil
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Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
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cycle on its stand.
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Wipe the area around the oil
filler neck clean.
Insert Torx end of reversible
screwdriver insert 1 into screw-
driver handle 2 (on-board tool-
kit) for additional leverage.
Engage this tool in cap 3 of
the oil filler neck and turn
counter-clockwise to remove.
Check engine oil level (
Damage to the engine
can result if it is operated
without enough oil, but the same
also applies if the oil level is too
high.
Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.
Top up the engine oil to the
specified level.
Engine oil, quantity for
topping up
max 0.95 l (Difference
between MIN and MAX)
Check engine oil level (
Install cap 3 of the oil filler
neck.

Brake system

Check operation of brakes
Pull the front brake lever.
The pressure point must be
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clearly perceptible.
Press the footbrake lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
If pressure points are not clearly
perceptible:
Incorrect working practices
endanger the reliability of
the brakes.
Have all work on the brake sys-
tem undertaken by trained and
qualified specialists.
Have the brakes checked by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
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Checking front brake pad
thickness
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.