BMW Motorrad K 1600B Series, Rider'S Manual

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Make sure ground is level and
firm and hold motorcycle verti-
cally.
Move handlebars into straight-
ahead position.
Check brake fluid level in front
brake-fluid reservoir
1 .
NOTICE
The brake fluid level in the brake-
fluid reservoir drops due to brake
pad wear.
Front brake fluid level
Brake fluid, DOT4
The brake fluid level must
not fall below the MIN mark.
(Brake fluid reservoir horizon-
tal, motorcycle standing up-
right and handlebars straight
ahead.)
If brake fluid level falls below the
approved level:
Have defect corrected as soon
as possible by an authorized
workshop, preferably an autho-
rized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Checking rear brake fluid
level
WARNING
Insufficient brake fluid in the
brake-fluid reservoir
Considerably reduced braking
performance caused by air in the
brake system
Adjust the riding mode imme-
diately until the fault is rectified.
Check brake fluid level
regularly.
with center stand
OE
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle on
its center stand.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and hold motorcycle verti-
cally.
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