Brake System - BMW R 1200 GS Rider's Manual

If the oil level is below the MIN
8
mark:
Top up the engine oil (
116
If the oil level is above the MAX
mark:
Have the oil level corrected
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Top up the engine oil
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
z
cycle on its stand.
116).
Wipe the area around the filler
neck clean.
Use the screwdriver handle
from the toolkit to remove
cap 1 from the engine-oil filler
neck.
Check engine oil level (
Damage to the engine
can result if it is operated
without enough oil, but the same
also applies if the oil level is too
high.
Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.
Top up the engine oil to the
specified level.
Engine oil, quantity for
topping up
max 0.95 l (Difference
between MIN and MAX)
Check engine oil level (
Install the cap of the oil filler
neck.

Brake system

Check operation of brakes
Pull the front brake lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
Press the footbrake lever.
115).
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
If pressure points are not clearly
perceptible:
Incorrect working practices
endanger the reliability of
the brakes.
Have all work on the brake sys-
115).