BMW 2004 R 1200 ST, Rider'S Manual

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3 Brake-fluid reservoir, rear
4 MIN mark
• Hold the motorcycle upright
or place it on the centre
stand, after making sure the
ground is level and firm.
• Make sure the handlebars
are in the straight-ahead
position.
• Check the level of fluid in the
reservoir.
Vehicles without ABS
In the event of brake pad
wear, the brake fluid level
in the brake-fluid reservoir
falls.
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The brake fluid level must not
fall below the
MIN mark. If the
brake fluid level falls below the
MIN mark:
If there is too little brake
fluid in the brake-fluid
reservoir, air can enter the
brake system. This causes a
serious reduction in braking
efficiency.
Brake carefully and safely.
Avoid braking sharply.
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• Have the fault remedied as
soon as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW motor-
cycle dealer.
Vehicles with ABS
The brake fluid level re-
mains constant despite
wear of the brake pads.
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Any drop in brake-fluid level,
even if the level remains above
the
MIN mark, is indicative of a
fault in the brake system.
A low fluid level in the
brake reservoir can allow
air to penetrate the brake sys-
tem. This significantly reduces
braking efficiency.
Think well ahead and brake
carefully; avoid severe
braking.
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• Have the fault rectified as
soon as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
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