Engine Oil - BMW Motorrad R 1250 GS 2002 Rider's Manual

ATTENTION
Centre stand lifts clear if the
motorcycle is lifted too high
Risk of damage to parts if
vehicle topples
When lifting, make sure that
the centre stand remains in
contact with the ground.
Apply uniform pressure to
push the front-wheel stand
down and raise the motor-
cycle.

ENGINE OIL

Checking engine oil level
Incorrect interpretation of
the oil capacity is possible
because the oil level is temper-
ature-dependent.
Check that the engine is at
operating temperature, make
sure the ground is level and
firm and place the motorcycle
on its centre stand.
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-
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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