
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.
If the bottom edge of the black
diaphragm in the brake-fluid
reservoir is below the MAX mark:
Checking front brake pad thick-
ness (
98).
Checking the brake-fluid
level, rear brakes
A low fluid level in the
brake reservoir can allow air
to penetrate the brake system.
This significantly reduces braking
efficiency.
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.
Remove the front seat (
Check the brake fluid level in
rear reservoir
1
.
Wear of the brake pads
causes the brake fluid level
in the reservoir to sink.
Brake fluid level, rear
Brake fluid, DOT4
Do not permit the brake fluid
level to drop below the MIN
mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir
horizontal, motorcycle up-
right)
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.
8
102
z
ProCarManuals.com
Summary of Contents for R 1200 RT 2013
Page 1: ...Rider s Manual R1200RT BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine ProCarManuals com ...
Page 6: ...ProCarManuals com ...
Page 10: ...1 8 z General instructions ProCarManuals com ...
Page 12: ...2 10 z General views ProCarManuals com ...
Page 14: ...2 12 z General views ProCarManuals com ...
Page 16: ...2 14 z General views ProCarManuals com ...
Page 22: ...2 20 z General views ProCarManuals com ...
Page 29: ...The possible warnings are listed on the next page 3 27 z Status indicators ProCarManuals com ...
Page 42: ...3 40 z Status indicators ProCarManuals com ...
Page 68: ...4 66 z Operation ProCarManuals com ...
Page 80: ...5 78 z Riding ProCarManuals com ...
Page 96: ...7 94 z Accessories ProCarManuals com ...
Page 126: ...8 124 z Maintenance ProCarManuals com ...
Page 146: ...10 144 z Technical data ProCarManuals com ...
Page 156: ...Item Odometer reading Date 11 154 z Service ProCarManuals com ...
Page 157: ...Appendix Certificate 156 12 155 z Appendix ProCarManuals com ...
Page 164: ...Windscreen Control 16 Operation 56 13 162 z Index ProCarManuals com ...