Clutch; Rims And Tyres - BMW R 1200 GS Adventure Rider's Manual

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Clutch

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Checking clutch operation
114
Pull the clutch lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
If the pressure point is not clearly
perceptible:
Have the clutch checked by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Checking clutch fluid level
z
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand.
Move the handlebars to the
straight-ahead position.
Check the clutch fluid level in
reservoir 1.
Wear of the clutch causes
the fluid level in the clutch
fluid reservoir to rise.
Clutch-fluid level (visual
inspection)
It is impermissible for the
clutch fluid level to drop.
(Motorcycle upright and
handlebars in straight-ahead
position)
If the clutch-fluid level drops:
Unsuitable hydraulic fluids
could cause damage to the
clutch system.
Do not attempt to top up the
system with fluids of any kind.
Have the defect rectified as
quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.

Rims and tyres

Check the tyre tread
depth
Your motorcycle's handling
and grip can be impaired
even before the tyres wear to
the minimum tyre tread depth
permitted by law.
Have the tyres changed in good
time before they wear to the
minimum permissible tread
depth.

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