BMW F 800 GT, Rider'S Manual

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Push the rear-wheel stand from
the right onto the rear axle.
Apply the retaining disk from
the left; to do so, press the un-
lock button.
Position motorcycle upright
while simultaneously pressing
grip of stand back so that both
stand rollers rest on ground.
Then press the grip down to
the ground.
Engine oil
Checking engine oil level
ATTENTION
Misinterpretation of the oil
filling quantity, as the oil
level is temperature-depen-
dent (the higher the tempera-
ture, the higher the oil level)
Engine damage
Only check the oil level after
a longer journey or when the
engine is warm.
Wipe area around oil filler loca-
tion clean.
Allow engine to idle until fan
starts, then let it continue run-
ning for an additional minute.
Switch off engine.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and hold motorcycle at op-
erating temperature vertically.
with center stand
OE
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle at
operating temperature on its
center stand.
ATTENTION
Motorcycle tips to the side
when raising
Component damage cause by
tipping over
Secure the motorcycle against
tipping to the side, preferably
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