BMW Motorrad R 1200 RT 2005, Rider'S Manual

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Brake fluid DOT4
The brake fluid level must
not drop.
If the brake fluid level drops
below the permissible level:
A low fluid level in the
brake reservoir can al-
low air to penetrate the brake
system. This significantly re-
duces braking efficiency.
Brake early.
Have the fault remedied
as quickly as possible
by a certified workshop,
preferably an authorized
BMW motorcycle retailer.
Clutch
Checking clutch opera-
tion
Pull the clutch lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
If no clear pressure point can
be felt:
Have the clutch checked
by a specialized workshop,
preferably an authorized
BMW motorcycle retailer.
Tires
Checking tire tread
depth
Your motorcycle's
handling and grip can
be impaired even before the
tires wear to the minimum tire
tread depth permitted by law.
Have the tires changed in
good time before they wear
to the minimum permissible
tread depth.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and park the
motorcycle.
Measure tire tread depth
in main tread grooves with
wear indicating marks.
Tires have wear indica-
tors integrated into the
main tread grooves. If the tire
tread has worn down to the
level of the marks, the tire is
completely worn. The loca-
tions of the marks are indi-
cated on the edge of the tire,
e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or
by an arrow.
If tire tread depth no longer
complies with legally required
minimum tread depth:
Replace tire.
Rims
Checking rims
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and park the
motorcycle.
Visually inspect rims for de-
fects.
Have damaged rims
checked and, if necessary,
replaced by a specialized
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