BMW Motorrad R nineT/5, Rider'S Manual

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Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.
Top up the engine oil to the
specified level.
Engine oil, quantity for
topping up
max 0.5 l (Difference between
MIN and MAX)
Check the engine oil level
(
85).
Install cap 3 .
Brake system
Checking operation of the
brakes
Operate the brake lever.
There is a clearly perceptible
pressure point.
Press the footbrake lever.
There is a clearly perceptible
pressure point.
If pressure points are not clearly
perceptible:
ATTENTION
Work on brake system not
in compliance with correct
procedure
Risk to operational reliability of
the brake system
Have all work on the brake sys-
tem undertaken by trained and
qualified specialists.
Have the brakes checked by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Checking front brake pad
thickness
WARNING
Brake-pad thickness less
than permissible minimum
Diminished braking effect, dam-
age to the brakes
In order to ensure the depend-
ability of the brake system, do
not permit the brake pads to
wear past the minimum per-
missible thickness.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Visually inspect the left and
right brake pads to ascertain
their thickness. Viewing dir-
ection: Between wheel and
front suspension toward brake
pads
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