BMW Motorrad K 1600 B 2021, Rider'S Manual

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188 MAINTENANCE
Checking brake-fluid level,
rear brakes
WARNING
Not enough brake fluid in
brake fluid reservoir, or con-
taminants in brake fluid
Considerably reduced braking
power due to presence of air,
contaminants or water in the
brake system
Cease operation of the
vehicle immediately and do
not ride it until the fault has
been rectified.
Check the brake-fluid levels
at regular intervals.
Always make sure that the
lid of the brake fluid reser-
voir and the area around the
lid are cleaned before open-
ing.
Make sure that only fresh
brake fluid from a sealed
container is used.
with centre stand
OE
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand.
without centre stand OE
ATTENTION
Vehicle toppling sideways
Risk of damage to parts if
vehicle topples
Secure the vehicle, prefer-
ably with the assistance of
a second person, so that it
cannot topple sideways.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and hold the motor-
cycle upright.
Check the brake fluid level in
brake fluid reservoir for rear
wheel brake 1 .
Wear of the brake pads
causes the brake fluid
level in the reservoir to sink.