BMW K 1200 GT -, Rider'S Manual

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will have to be checked for
malfunctions and leaks.
Switch off the ignition and
pull the brake lever, then
release it and depress the
brake pedal.
Check the following:
Brake pressure perceptible
at brake lever and at brake
pedal.
Brakes acting on both
wheels.
No visible signs of brake
fluid leaking.
There is a defect in the
brake system and it
could result in brake fade.
Apply the brakes in good
time.
If these criteria are satis-
fied, you can continue rid-
ing. Bear in mind, however,
that a loss of brake fluid that
cannot be detected might
be the cause of the warn-
ing.
Have the fault rectified as
quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
If the function and leak check
reveals a fault:
There is a defect in the
brake system and it
could result in accidents.
Do not continue your jour-
ney.
Do not continue your jour-
ney.
Notify a specialist work-
shop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
ABS fault
General warning light
flashes red four times
per second.
ABS warning light
flashes four times per
second.
There are at least two faults
in the brake system. Only the
residual braking function is
available in at least one brake
circuit and the fluid level in
the brake system is too low.
See the fault descriptions
above.
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