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MAINTENANCE
with centre stand
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand.
Check the brake fluid level in
brake fluid reservoir for rear
wheel brake 1.
Wear of the brake pads
causes the brake fluid
level in the reservoir to sink.
Brake fluid level, rear
(visual inspection)
Brake fluid, DOT4
It is not permissible for the
brake fluid level to be below
the MIN mark.
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If the brake fluid level drops
below the permitted level:
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad re-
tailer.
CLUTCH
Checking operation of clutch
Pull the clutch lever.
An increase in force with in-
creasing actuation must be
perceptible.
If no increase in force with in-
creasing actuation is percept-
ible:
Have the clutch checked
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Checking the clutch play
Repeatedly pull clutch lever 1
tight against the grip.
Pull clutch lever 1 gently until
resistance is perceptible, ob-
serving the clutch play A.