BMW K 1200 S 2007, Rider'S Manual

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Install cap of oil fill location 1
by turning clockwise.
Installing seat (
66)
Draining engine oil
Removing seat ( 65)
Both too little and too
much engine oil can lead to
engine damage.
Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.
Press retainer of clear hose 2
on left and right and pull out of
oil tank upwards.
Pull clear hose downward out
of frame and drain engine oil
into a suitable container until
specified level is reached.
Insert the clear hose in the oil
tank and lock into place.
Store or dispose of excess en-
gine oil in line with sound envi-
ronmental principles.
Installing seat (
66)
General brake system
Operating safety
A fully functional brake system is
a basic requirement for the road
safety of your motorcycle.
Do not ride the motorcycle if you
have any doubts about the de-
pendability of the brake system.
In this case, have the brake sys-
tem checked by a specialized
workshop, preferably by an au-
thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Incorrect working practices
endanger the reliability of
the brakes.
Have all work on the brake sys-
tem performed by a specialized
workshop, preferably by an au-
thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Checking brake operation
Pull handbrake lever.
Pressure point must be clearly
perceptible.
Press footbrake lever.
Pressure point must be clearly
perceptible.
Brake pads
Checking front brake pad
thickness
Dropping below the mini-
mum pad thickness leads
to reduced braking performance
and may result in damage to the
brakes.
In order to ensure the operating
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