BMW Motorrad R 1200GS Adventure, Rider'S Manual

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If oil level is below MIN mark:
Topping up engine oil ( 135).
If oil level is above MAX mark:
Have oil level corrected at
an authorized service facility,
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Topping up engine oil
Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.
Wipe area around oil fill loca-
tion to clean it.
To be able to apply force more
easily, insert the interchange-
able screwdriver bit
1 , Torx end
first, into the screwdriver han-
dle
2 (from motorcycle toolkit).
Locate specified tool from ve-
hicle toolkit on oil fill location
3
and turn counterclockwise.
Check engine oil level (
134).
ATTENTION
Use of too little or too much
engine oil
Engine damage
Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.
Add engine oil up to specified
level.
Engine oil, quantity for
topping up
max 1 quarts (max 0.95 l) (Dif-
ference between MIN and
MAX)
Check engine oil level ( 134).
Install the oil filler cover 3 .
Brake system
Check brake operation
Actuate the handbrake lever.
Pressure point must be clearly
perceptible.
Actuate the footbrake lever.
Pressure point must be clearly
perceptible.
If no clear pressure points are
perceptible:
ATTENTION
Improper working on the
brake system
Endangering of the operating
safety of the brake system
Have all work on the brake sys-
tem carried out by experts.
Have the brakes checked at an
authorized workshop, preferably
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