Brake System; Brake Pads - BMW R 1200 RT Rider's Manual

If oil level is below MIN mark:
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Topping up engine oil (
104
If oil level is above MAX mark:
Have oil level corrected by
a specialized workshop,
preferably an authorized BMW
Motorrad retailer.
Topping up engine oil
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
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Wipe area around fill location
clean.
Remove cap 1 of engine oil fill
location with toolkit.
Both too little and too
much engine oil can lead to
104).
engine damage.
Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.
Add engine oil up to specified
level.
Checking engine oil level
( 103).
Install cap of engine oil fill loca-
tion with toolkit.

Brake system

Operating safety
A fully functional brake system is
a basic requirement for the road
safety of your motorcycle.
Do not ride the motorcycle if you
have any doubts about the de-
pendability of the brake system.
In this case, have the brake sys-
tem checked by a specialized
workshop, preferably by an au-
thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Incorrect working practices
endanger the reliability of
the brakes.
Have all work on the brake sys-
tem carried out by specialists.
Checking brake operation
Pull handbrake lever.
Pressure point must be clearly
perceptible.
Press footbrake lever.
Pressure point must be clearly
perceptible.
If no clear pressure points are
perceptible:
Have the brakes checked by a
certified workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.

Brake pads

Checking front brake pad
thickness
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.