BMW K 1200 GT -, Rider'S Manual

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Engine oil
Checking the engine oil
level
The engine can seize if
the oil level is low, and
this can lead to accidents.
Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.
Oil can collect in the
sump if the motorcycle
is out of use for an extended
period of time; this oil has to
be pumped into the oil tank
before the level is read. The
engine oil must be at oper-
ating temperature to do this.
Checking the oil level with the
engine cold or after no more
than a short ride will lead to
misinterpretation; this in turn,
means that the engine will be
operated with the incorrect
quantity of oil.
In order to ensure that the en-
gine oil level is read correctly,
check the oil level only after a
lengthy trip.
The oil level varies with
the temperature of the
oil. The higher the temperat-
ure the higher the oil level in
the oil tank. Check the engine
oil level immediately after a
lengthy journey.
Check that the engine is
at operating temperature,
make sure the ground is
level and firm and place
the motorcycle on its centre
stand.
Allow the engine to idle for
one minute.
Switch off the ignition.
Removing front seat ( 58)
Wipe the area around the oil
filler neck clean.
Remove oil filler cap
1
by
turning it counter-clockwise.
Use a dry cloth to wipe oil
dipstick
2
clean
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