Topping up engine oil
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Park the motorcycle, ensuring
that the support surface is firm
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and level.
Clean area adjacent to oil fill
location.
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Position the spark plug wrench
and the interchangeable screw-
driver (toolkit) on the oil dip-
stick 1.
Remove the oil dipstick 1
counterclockwise.
Both too little and too
much engine oil can lead to
engine damage.
Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.
Add engine oil up to specified
level.
Checking engine oil level
(
66).
Install oil dipstick.
Brake system
Checking brake operation
Actuate the handbrake lever.
Pressure point must be clearly
perceptible.
Actuate the footbrake lever.
Pressure point must be clearly
perceptible.
If no clear pressure points are
perceptible:
Have the brakes checked at an
authorized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Checking front brake pad
thickness
Park the motorcycle, ensuring
that the support surface is firm
and level.
Conduct a visual inspection
of the brake pad thickness.
Inspection direction: look
between wheel and front
suspension to view the brake
pads.