Brakes; Lights; Switching On Side Lights; Switching On Low-Beam - BMW R 1200 R Rider's Manual

The adjusting screw has
4
a limit position and can
be turned more easily when
50
you press the clutch lever
forward.
Distance between handle-
bar grip and clutch lever in-
creases.
Turn adjusting screw 1
counterclockwise.
Distance between handle-
bar grip and clutch lever de-
z
creases.

Brakes

Adjusting handbrake
lever
Changing the position of
the brake-fluid reservoir
can allow air to penetrate the
brake system.
Do not reposition the handle-
bar controls on the handle-
bars or the handlebars in their
mounts.
Adjusting the brake lever
while driving can lead to
accidents.
Only adjust the brake lever
when the motorcycle is
stationary.
Turn adjusting screw 1
clockwise.
The adjusting screw has
a limit position and can
be turned more easily when
you press the handbrake lever
forward.
Distance between handle-
bar grip and handbrake
lever increases.
Turn adjusting screw 1
counterclockwise.
Distance between handle-
bar grip and handbrake
lever decreases.

Lights

Switching on side lights

The side lights switch on au-
tomatically when the ignition
is switched on.
The side lights are a
strain on the battery. Do
not leave the ignition switched
on longer than absolutely
necessary.

Switching on low-beam

headlight
The low-beam headlight
switches on automatically
when you start the engine.