Engine Oil - BMW Motorrad R 1250 R Rider's Manual

vehicle. Your BMW Motorrad
retailer will be happy to help
you with the selection of a
suitable auxiliary stand.

ENGINE OIL

Checking engine oil level
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and hold the motor-
cycle upright.
with centre stand
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand.
ATTENTION
Misinterpretation of oil level
reading, because oil level is
temperature-dependent (the
higher the temperature, the
higher the oil level)
Engine damage
Check the oil level only after
a lengthy ride or when the
engine is at operating tem-
perature.
Allow the engine to idle until
the fan cuts in.
Switch off the engine when it
is at operating temperature.
Wait five minutes for the oil
to drain into the oil pan.
To protect the environ-
ment, BMW Motorrad re-
commends occasionally check-
OE
ing the engine oil after a jour-
ney of at least 50 km.
ATTENTION
Vehicle toppling sideways
Risk of damage to parts if
vehicle topples
Secure the vehicle, prefer-
ably with the assistance of
a second person, so that it
cannot topple sideways.
Check the oil level in the
display 1.
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