Checking Engine Oil Level When Cold, Adding Oil If Necessary - BMW R 1100 S 1999 Repair Manual

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Caution:
Connect the positive battery terminal first, then the
negative terminal.
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Apply acid-proof grease to the battery terminal
posts.
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Install the battery.
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Secure the fuel tank in position.
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Install right and left side trim panels.
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Install dualseat.
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Switch on the ignition.
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Without starting the engine, fully open the throttle
once or twice so that the Motronic control unit
can register the throttle-valve positions.
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Note:
Disconnecting the battery deletes all entries (e.g.
faults, settings) stored in the Motronic control unit's
memory.
Loss of settings can temporarily impair the operat-
ing characteristics when the engine is restarted.
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Tightening torque:
Fuel tank to rear frame ................................. 10 Nm
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Checking engine oil level when
cold, adding oil if necessary
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Check the oil level with the motorcycle upright: if
necessary, use stand, BMW No. 00 1 560, to
keep the motorcycle in the upright position.
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Caution:
Never top up the engine-oil level past the MAX mark.
Required level:............................................... MAX
MAX
MIN
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