Engine Oil - BMW F 900 R 2019 Rider's Manual

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Apply uniform pressure to push
the front-wheel stand down
and raise the motorcycle.
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with centre stand
ATTENTION
Centre stand retracts if the
vehicle lifted too high
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
topples
When raising the vehicle, make
sure that the centre stand re-
mains on the ground.
If necessary, adjust the height
of the front-wheel stand.
Make sure the motorcycle is
standing firmly.

Engine oil

Checking engine oil level
ATTENTION
Misinterpretation of oil level
reading, because oil level is
temperature-dependent (the
higher the temperature, the
higher the oil level)
Engine damage
OE
Check the oil level only
after a lengthy ride or when
the engine is at operating
temperature.
Wipe the area around the oil
filler opening clean.
Allow the engine to idle until
the fan starts up, then allow it
to idle one minute longer.
Switch off the engine.
Make sure the engine is at
operating temperature and
hold the motorcycle upright.
BMW Motorrad recommends
using a suitable auxiliary stand.
with centre stand OE
ATTENTION
Vehicle topples to side when
being lifted on to stand
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
topples
Secure the vehicle to prevent it
toppling, preferably with the as-
sistance of a second person.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and with the engine
at operating temperature, place
the motorcycle on its centre
stand.