General Instructions; Standard Tool Kit; Engine Oil - BMW K 1600 GTL Rider's Manual

General instructions

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The 'Maintenance' chapter de-
scribes work involving the check-
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ing and replacement of wear
parts that can be performed with
a minimum of effort.
If special tightening torques are
to be taken into account for
assembly, these are listed. An
overview of all required tightening
torques is contained in the
chapter "Technical Data".
Information on additional main-
z
tenance and repair work is pro-
vided in the Repair Manual for
your motorcycle on DVD, which
you can obtain from your autho-
rized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Special tools and thorough spe-
cialized knowledge are required
to carry out some of the work
described here. If you are in
doubt, consult a certified work-
shop, preferably your authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.

Standard tool kit

1 Screwdriver handle
2 Reversible screwdriver in-
sert
with Phillips and Torx T25
blade
Adjusting damping on
rear wheel (
3 Torx wrench, T25/T30
T25 on short end, T30 on
long end
Replacing high-beam
bulb (
Adjusting shift lever
(
Removing license-plate
carrier.

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
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level is correct.
The oil level varies with
the temperature of the
oil. The higher the temperature,
the higher the level of oil in the
sump. Checking the oil level with
the engine cold or after a short
trip leads to misinterpretations
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