BMW Motorrad K 1600 GT, Rider'S Manual

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Move the handlebars to the
straight-ahead position.
Check the brake fluid level in
front reservoir
1 .
NOTICE
Wear of the brake pads causes
the brake fluid level in the reser-
voir to sink.
Brake fluid level, front
Brake fluid, DOT4
It is impermissible for the
brake fluid level to drop below
the MIN mark. (Brake fluid
tank is horizontal, vehicle
on an even surface and
handlebars in straight-ahead
position.)
If the brake fluid level drops be-
low the permitted level:
Have the defect rectified as
quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Check the brake-fluid
level, rear brakes
WARNING
Not enough brake fluid in
brake fluid reservoir
Considerably reduced braking
power due to air in the brake
system
Check the brake-fluid level at
regular intervals.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand.
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