Clutch; Tyres - BMW K1300R Manual

authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.

Clutch

Checking clutch operation
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
OA
without centre stand
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and hold the motor-
cycle upright.
OA
with centre stand
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
clutch fluid reservoir 1.
Wear of the clutch causes
the fluid level in the clutch
fluid reservoir to rise.
Clutch-fluid level (visual
inspection)
Do not permit the clutch flu-
id level to drop.
If the 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.
The clutch system is filled
with a special hydraulic
fluid that does not have to be
changed.

Tyres

Checking 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
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