BMW Motorrad S 1000XR 2020, Rider'S Manual

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without center stand OE
Make sure ground is level
and firm and hold motorcycle
vertically.
Align handlebars so that brake
fluid reservoir is positioned hor-
izontally.
Check brake fluid level at brake
fluid reservoir for front wheel
brake
1 .
NOTICE
The brake fluid level in the brake-
fluid reservoir drops due to brake
pad wear.
Front brake fluid level
Brake fluid, DOT4
The brake fluid level must
not fall below the
MIN mark.
(Brake fluid reservoir horizon-
tal)
If the brake fluid level falls below
the approved level:
Have the defect rectified as
quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably an
authorized BMW Motorrad re-
tailer.
Checking the rear brake
fluid level
WARNING
Insufficient or contaminated
brake fluid in the brake fluid
reservoir
Considerably reduced braking
power caused by air, dirt or water
in the brake system
Stop riding immediately until
fault is rectified.
Check brake fluid level regu-
larly.
Make sure that the lid of the
brake fluid reservoir is cleaned
before opening.
Make sure that brake fluid is
used from a sealed container
only.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and hold motorcycle verti-
cally.
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