Stowage Compartment; Clutch; Brakes - BMW R 1200 RT Rider's Manual

Stowage compartment

Opening stowage
compartment
Open lock barrel 1 with the
ignition key.
To open the lid, push the un-
locked lock barrel downwards.

Clutch

Adjusting clutch lever
If the position of the clutch
fluid reservoir is changed,
air can enter the clutch system.
Do not twist the handlebar fitting
or the handlebars.
Attempting to adjust the
clutch lever while riding the
motorcycle can lead to accidents.
Do not attempt to adjust the
clutch lever unless the motor-
cycle is at a standstill.
Turn adjusting screw 1
clockwise to increase the span
between the clutch lever and
the handlebar grip.
Turn adjusting screw 1
counter-clockwise to reduce
the span between the clutch
lever and the handlebar grip.
The adjusting screw is easi-
er to turn if you push the
clutch lever forward.

Brakes

Adjust the handbrake
lever
Changing the position of
the brake-fluid reservoir can
allow air to penetrate the brake
system.
Do not twist the handlebar fitting
or the handlebars.
Attempting to adjust the
handbrake lever while rid-
ing the motorcycle can lead to
accidents.
Do not attempt to adjust the
handbrake lever unless the mo-
torcycle is at a standstill.
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