Check the brake-fluid
level, rear brakes
A low fluid level in the
brake reservoir can al-
low air to penetrate the brake
system. This significantly re-
duces braking efficiency.
Check the brake-fluid level at
regular intervals.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and hold the
motorcycle upright.
with OA Centre stand:
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place
the motorcycle on its centre
stand.
Check the brake fluid level
in brake fluid reservoir
1
.
The brake fluid level in
the brake fluid reser-
voir drops as the brake pads
wear.
Brake fluid level, rear
DOT4 brake fluid
Do not permit the brake
fluid level to drop below
the MIN mark. (Brake-
fluid reservoir horizontal)
If the brake fluid level drops
below the permitted level:
Have the defect rectified
as quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
7
95
z
Maintenance
Summary of Contents for K 1200 Rsport
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