BMW Motorrad R 1200GS Adventure 2016, Rider'S Manual

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WARNING
Dropping below the minimum
pad thickness
Reduced braking action, damage
to the brake
In order to ensure the operat-
ing reliability of the brake sys-
tem, make sure that the brake
pads are not worn beyond their
minimum thickness.
Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist service facil-
ity, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Check front brake fluid
level
WARNING
Insufficient brake fluid in the
brake-fluid reservoir
Considerably reduced braking
performance caused by air in the
brake system
Check brake fluid level
regularly.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle on
its center stand.
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)
If brake fluid level falls below the
approved level:
Have the defect corrected as
soon as possible by an autho-
rized workshop, preferably an
authorized BMW Motorrad re-
tailer.
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