General Brake System - BMW R1200S Rider's Manual

Open fuel tank cap with ig-
nition key by turning coun-
terclockwise.
Fill tank with fuel of quality
listed below.
The nominal value for
mileage and consump-
tion apply for the recommend-
ed fuel type.
Recommended fuel type
Super Plus unleaded (98
RON/88 MON)
Fuel type can be used
with poorer performance
and consumption
Super unleaded (95 RON/85
MON)
Usable fuel capacity
4.5 gal (17 l)
Reserve share of fuel
capacity
1.1 gal (4 l)
Close fuel tank cap with firm
pressure.
Remove key and close pro-
tective cap.

General brake system

Descending mountain
passes
There is a danger of the
brakes fading if you use
only the rear brakes when de-
scending mountain passes.
Under extreme conditions, the
brakes could overheat and
suffer severe damage.
Use both front and rear
brakes, and make use of the
engine's braking effect as
well.
Wet brakes
After the motorcycle has
been washed, ridden
through water or ridden in the
rain, the brake disks and pads
might be wet and the brakes
might not take effect immedi-
ately.
Brake early until the brakes
are dry or braked until dry.
Salt on brakes
The full braking effect
can be delayed if the
motorcycle is ridden on salt-
covered roads and the brakes
are not applied for some time.
Brake early until the salt layer
of the brake disks and brake
pads has been braked off.
Oil or grease on brakes
Oil and grease on the
brake disks and pads
considerably diminish braking
efficiency.
Especially after repair and
maintenance tasks, make
sure that the brake disks and
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