BMW K 1600 GTL Exclusive Rider's Manual page 98

trip leads to misinterpretations of
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the oil fill quantity.
To ensure that the display of the
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engine oil level is correct, only
check the oil level with the en-
gine at operating temperature.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle at
operating temperature on its
center stand.
Allow engine to idle until fan
starts, then let it continue run-
ning for an additional minute.
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Switch off the engine and wait
for about one minute to allow
the oil to drain into the sump.
Wipe area around oil filler loca-
tion clean.
Remove oil dipstick 1 and wipe
it with a clean, dry cloth.
Position oil dipstick on oil filler
opening, but do not screw in.
Remove oil dipstick and read
fluid level.
Specified level of engine
oil
Between MIN and MAX mark-
ing (Engine at operating tem-
perature)
Engine oil, quantity for
topping up
max 0.5 quarts (max 0.5 l) (Dif-
ference between MIN and
MAX)
If the oil level is below MIN mark:
Topping up engine oil ( 97).