If oil level is above MAX mark:
Have fluid level corrected by an
authorized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Install oil dipstick.
Topping up engine oil
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Wipe area around fill location
clean.
Remove oil dipstick
1
.
Both too little and too
much engine oil can lead to
engine damage.
Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.
Add engine oil up to specified
level.
Checking engine oil level
(
106).
Install oil dipstick.
Brake system
Checking brake operation
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Actuate the handbrake lever.
Pressure point must be clearly
perceptible.
Actuate the footbrake lever.
Pressure point must be clearly
perceptible.
If no clear pressure points are
perceptible:
Incorrect working practices
endanger the reliability of
the brakes.
Have all work on the brake sys-
tem carried out by specialists.
Have the brakes checked at an
authorized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Check front brake pad
thickness
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Visually inspect left and right
brake pads to determine their
8
108
z
Maintenance
Summary of Contents for 2013 K 1600GTL Exclusive
Page 1: ...Rider s Manual US Model K1600GTLExclusive BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine...
Page 6: ...12 Appendix 161 Certificates 162 RDC certificate 164 13 Index 165...
Page 10: ...1 8 z General instructions...
Page 12: ...2 10 z Overviews...
Page 14: ...2 12 z Overviews...
Page 20: ...2 18 z Overviews...
Page 42: ...Seat 72 4 40 z Operation...
Page 76: ...4 74 z Operation...
Page 88: ...5 86 z Riding...
Page 98: ...6 96 z Technology in detail...
Page 132: ...8 130 z Maintenance...
Page 161: ...Work carried out Odometer reading Date 11 159 z Service...
Page 162: ...11 160 z Service...
Page 163: ...Appendix Certificates 162 RDC certificate 164 12 161 z Appendix...