General Brake System - BMW R 1200 GS Manual

Specified level of engine oil
between MIN and MAX
marking
If the oil level is below the
MIN mark:
Topping off engine oil
( 87)
When oil level is above MAX
mark:
Have the malfunction
corrected by a specialized
workshop, preferably an
authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Topping off engine oil
Both too little and too
much engine oil can lead
to engine damage.
Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.
Wipe the area around the
filler neck clean.
Remove engine oil filler
neck cap.
Add engine oil up to speci-
fied level.
Replace engine oil filler
neck cap.

General brake system

Brake safety
A properly functioning brake
system is a basic require-
ment for the road safety of
your motorcycle.
Do not ride the motorcycle if
you have any doubts about
the dependability of the brake
system.
In this case, have the brake
system checked by a special-
ized workshop, preferably by
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Incorrect working prac-
tices endanger the relia-
bility of the brakes.
Have all work on the brake
system performed by a spe-
cialized workshop, preferably
by an authorized BMW Motor-
rad retailer.
Checking brake opera-
tion
Pull the handbrake lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
Press the footbrake lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
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