BMW Motorrad S 1000 R 2020, Rider'S Manual

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DRIVE CHAIN
Lubricating the drive chain
Switch off ignition and en-
gage Neutral.
If necessary, place the mo-
torcycle on an auxiliary stand;
BMW Motorrad recommends
the BMW Motorrad rear-
wheel stand.
Clean drive chain with suit-
able cleaning agent, dry and
apply chain lubricant.
Also apply chain lubricant to
the sealing rings between the
chain link and lug.
ATTENTION
Insufficient cleaning and lu-
brication of the drive chain
Increased wear
Clean and lubricate the drive
chain regularly.
Perform lubrication at shorter
intervals after riding in wet
conditions, or after riding in
dusty or dirty conditions.
Lubricate drive chain at
regular intervals.
min 497 miles (min 800 km)
To extend and maximize
the chain's service life
BMW Motorrad recommends
using BMW Motorrad chain
lubricant or:
Lubricant
Chain spray, O-ring compati-
ble
Wipe off excess lubricant.
Caring for and lubricating the
low-maintenance drive chain
with M Endurance chain
OE
ATTENTION
Insufficient cleaning and lu-
brication of the drive chain
Increased wear
Clean and lubricate the drive
chain regularly.
The low-maintenance
drive chain is cleaned and
lubricated in the course of the
annual service interval. In the
interest of an optimum service
life, the low-maintenance chain
can be additionally relubricated
using a chain lubricant suitable
for low-maintenance chains.
Perform lubrication at shorter
intervals if there is an above-
average load from riding in
salty, dusty or dirty conditions.
Switch off ignition and en-
gage Neutral.
If necessary, place the mo-
torcycle on an auxiliary stand;
BMW Motorrad recommends