
Brake fluid level, rear
Brake fluid, DOT4
The brake fluid level must not
drop below the
MIN
mark.
(Brake-fluid reservoir, hori-
zontal)
If the brake fluid level drops be-
low the permitted level:
WARNING
Not enough brake fluid in
brake fluid reservoir
Considerably reduced braking
power due to air in the brake
system
Check the brake-fluid level at
regular intervals.
Have the defect rectified as
quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Clutch
Checking clutch function
Pull the clutch lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
If the pressure point is not clearly
perceptible:
Have the clutch checked by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Checking clutch-lever
play
Pull clutch lever
1
until resist-
ance is perceptible.
In this position, measure clutch
play
A
between the handlebar
fitting and the clutch lever.
Clutch-lever play
0.5...1.0 mm (at the handlebar
fitting, with engine cold)
Clutch play is out of tolerance:
Adjust the clutch-lever play
(
139).
9
138
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...