BMW Motorrad R 18, Rider'S Manual

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If the oil level is above the maximum mark:
Have oil level corrected at a specialist
workshop, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
BMW Motorrad recommends occa-
sionally checking the motor oil after a
journey of at least 50 km in order to reduce
the environmental impact.
Topping up the engine oil
Park motorcycle. Ensure that the ground is
firm and level.
Remove screws 1 using the onboard vehi-
cle tool kit and take off the cover 2 .
Wipe the area around the oil filler opening
clean.
To be able to apply force more easily, in-
sert the interchangeable screwdriver in-
sert 1 Phillips-end first, into the screw-
driver handle 2 (from on-board toolkit).
Position the tool on the cap 3 and turn it
counterclockwise.
Remove cap 3 of oil filler opening.
ATTENTION
Use of too little or too much engine oil
Engine damage
Always make sure that the oil level is
correct.
Slowly and gradually fill the engine oil to
the target level.
Engine oil refilling quantity
max 0.5 quarts (max 0.5 l) (Difference
between MIN and MAX)
Checking engine oil level ( 84).
Install the cap 3 .
Attach the cover 2 and install screws 1 .
Cylinder head cover on cylinder head
7 lb/ft (10 Nm)
BRAKE SYSTEM
Checking function of brakes
Actuate brake lever.
There is a clearly perceptible pressure
point.
Press the footbrake lever.
There is a clearly perceptible pressure
point.
If resistance points are not clearly percepti-
ble:
ATTENTION
Improper working on the brake system
Endangering of the operating safety of the
brake system
Have all work on the brake system car-
ried out by experts.
Have the brakes checked by a special-
ist workshop, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.