Brake System - BMW S 1000RR Rider's Manual

Topping up the engine oil
Park motorcycle on a level, firm
surface.
Wipe the area around the oil
filler opening clean.
Remove cap 1 of oil filler open-
ing.
ATTENTION
Use of too little or too much
engine oil
Engine damage
Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.
Top up the engine oil to the
specified level.
Checking the engine oil level
( 171).
Install cap of oil filler opening 1.

Brake system

Checking function of
brakes
Actuate brake lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
Press the footbrake lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
If pressure points are not clearly
perceptible:
ATTENTION
Improper working on the

brake system

Endangering of the operating
safety of the brake system
Have all work on the brake sys-
tem carried out by experts.
Have the brakes checked by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Checking the front brake
pad thickness
Park motorcycle on a level, firm
surface.
Turn handlebars.
Visually inspect left and right
brake pads to determine their
thickness. Direction of view:
from rear, looking at brake
pads 1.
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