BMW R 1200 ST User Manual page 96

– 3 rings: at least 75 %
6
– 2 rings: at least 50 %
– 1 ring: 50 to 25 %
94
– No rings visible:
Check brake-pad thickness;
replace the brake pads if nec-
essary.
Checking brake fluid
level
Changing the position of
the brake-fluid reservoir
can allow air to penetrate the
brake system.
Do not turn the handlebar fit-
ting on the handlebar.c
1 Brake-fluid reservoir, front
2 MIN mark
• Check brake fluid level
through inspection opening
A in the right-hand side pan-
els.
3 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear
4 MIN mark
• Hold the motorcycle verti-
cally or place it on the center
stand, ensuring that the
ground is firm and level.
• Place the handlebars in a
straight ahead position.
• Read off the brake fluid level
at the reservoir.