BMW Motorrad R 1250 R Rider's Manual page 151

After refuelling with fuels of
poor-quality, sporadic knock-
ing noises may be perceptible.
Refuelling
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable
Risk of fire and explosion
Do not smoke. Never bring
a naked flame near the fuel
tank.
WARNING
Escape of fuel due to heat-
induced expansion if fuel
tank is overfilled
Risk of falling
Do not overfill the fuel tank.
ATTENTION
Wetting of plastic surfaces
by fuel
Damage to the surfaces (sur-
faces become unsightly or
dull)
Clean plastic surfaces im-
mediately after contact with
fuel.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its side stand.
with centre stand
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand.
Open the protective cap 2.
Unlock the cap of the fuel
tank by turning ignition key 1
clockwise in the lock and pop
the cap open.
Refuel with fuel of the grade
stated above; do not fill the
tank past the bottom edge of
the filler neck.
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