
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
Place the motorcycle on its
stand on firm, even ground.
Turn the handlebars to the full-
lock position.
Visually inspect the left and
right brake pads to ascertain
their thickness. Viewing dir-
ection: from the rear toward
brake pads
1
.
Brake-pad wear limit,
front
min 0.8 mm (Friction pad only,
without backing plate)
If the brake pads are worn:
9
134
z
Maintenance
Summary of Contents for S 1000R 2017
Page 1: ...Rider s Manual S1000R BMW Motorrad bmw motorrad com The Ultimate Riding Machine...
Page 10: ...1 8 z General instructions...
Page 12: ...2 10 z General views...
Page 14: ...2 12 z General views...
Page 16: ...2 14 z General views...
Page 22: ...2 20 z General views...
Page 65: ...Adjustment Mirrors 64 Headlight 64 Brakes 64 Spring preload 65 Damping 69 5 63 z Adjustment...
Page 76: ...5 74 z Adjustment...
Page 94: ...6 92 z Riding...
Page 116: ...7 114 z On the race track...
Page 170: ...9 168 z Maintenance...
Page 171: ...Accessories General instructions 170 10 169 z Accessories...
Page 192: ...12 190 z Technical data...
Page 196: ...13 194 z Service...
Page 213: ...Item Odometer reading Date 13 211 z Service...
Page 214: ...13 212 z Service...
Page 215: ...Appendix Certificate for Electronic Immobil iser 214 14 213 z Appendix...
Page 224: ...15 222 z Index...