Engine Oil - BMW R 1200 S Rider's Manual

3 Hook wrench
Adjusting front spring preload,
motorcycles with activated
charcoal filter
For use with 3/8" driver tool
not included in the on-board
toolkit
4 Open ring wrench
Adjust the spring-strut length
On-board toolkit service
kit
Your authorised BMW Motor-
rad dealer can provide the on-
board toolkit service kit that you
will need if you are considering
undertaking more extensive work.
You will find information on un-
dertaking work of this nature in
the Repair Manual on the DVD/
CD-ROM also obtainable from
your authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
1 Extending tool holder
Adapters to accommodate all
tools
Removing and installing spark
plugs
2 1/4" bits
5x Torx, for example for remov-
ing and installing rear wheel
2x cross-head bits
1x plain screwdriver bit
3 3/8" adapter for socket-
head screws, w/f 22
Removing and installing front
axle
4 Electric torch
LED bulb
5 Socket
3x open-ended spanner, for
example for connecting and
disconnecting leads to battery
terminals
6 Adapter
Adapter for 1/4" bits
9x12 mm and 3/8" swivel ad-
apters

Engine oil

Checking engine oil level
The engine can seize if the
oil level is low, and this can
lead to accidents.
Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.
The oil level varies with the
temperature of the oil. The
higher the temperature, the high-
er the level of oil in the sump.
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