Conduct a visual inspection of
the brake pad thickness. Direc-
tion of view: from rear toward
brake caliper
1
.
Rear brake-pad wear
limit
min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm)
(Only friction material without
carrier plate.)
If brake pads are worn:
WARNING
Dropping below the minimum
pad thickness
Reduced braking action, damage
to the brake
In order to ensure the operat-
ing reliability of the brake sys-
tem, make sure that the brake
pads are not worn beyond their
minimum thickness.
Have brake pads renewed at a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Checking the front brake
fluid level
WARNING
Insufficient or contaminated
brake fluid in the brake fluid
reservoir
Considerably reduced braking
power caused by air, dirt or water
in the brake system
Stop riding immediately until
fault is rectified.
Check brake fluid level regu-
larly.
Make sure that the lid of the
brake fluid reservoir is cleaned
before opening.
Make sure that brake fluid is
used from a sealed container
only.
with center stand
OE
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place the motorcycle
on its center stand.
Move handlebars to straight-
ahead position.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and hold motorcycle verti-
cally.
Move handlebars to straight-
ahead position.
9
150
z
Maintenance
Summary of Contents for F 900 XR
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Page 56: ...3 54 z Displays...
Page 130: ...7 128 z Riding...
Page 144: ...8 142 z Technology in detail...
Page 194: ...10 192 z Accessories...
Page 200: ...11 198 z Care...
Page 217: ...Performance data Maximum speed 124 mph 200 km h 12 215 z Technical data...
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Page 223: ...13 221 z Service...
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Page 241: ...Work performed Odometer reading Date 13 239 z Service...
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Page 258: ...Size change 156 Technical data 210 Windshield Adjusting 105 15 256 z Index...
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