BMW Motorrad K 1600 B 2021, Rider'S Manual

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Descending mountain passes
WARNING
Braking only with the rear
brake on mountain descents.
Brake fade. Destruction of
the brakes due to overheat-
ing.
Use the front brake and util-
ise engine braking.
DANGER
Riding with overheated
brakes
Risk of accident due to failure
of brakes
Adapt your riding style ac-
cordingly.
Avoid frequent braking by
using the engine brake.
WARNING
Failure to observe service
intervals
Risk of accident
Observe the valid service
intervals for brakes.
Wet and dirty brakes
Wetness and dirt on the brake
discs and the brake pads di-
minish braking efficiency.
Delayed braking action or poor
braking efficiency must be
reckoned with in the follow-
ing situations:
Riding in the rain or through
puddles of water.
After the motorcycle has been
washed.
Riding on salted or gritted
roads.
After work has been carried
on the brakes, due to traces
of oil or grease.
Riding on dirt-covered sur-
faces or off-road.
WARNING
Wetness and dirt result in
diminished braking effi-
ciency
Risk of accident
Apply the brakes lightly
while riding to remove
wetness and dirt, or
dismount and clean the
brakes.
Think ahead and brake in
good time until full braking
efficiency is restored.