BMW K 1600GT, Rider'S Manual

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Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand.
Check the brake fluid level in
front reservoir
1 .
NOTICE
Wear of the brake pads causes
the brake fluid level in the reser-
voir to sink. The drop in fluid
level is compensated by a clearly
visible black rubber diaphragm.
Brake fluid level, front
Brake fluid, DOT4
It is impermissible for the
brake fluid level to drop below
the MIN mark. (Brake-fluid
reservoir horizontal, motorcycle
upright and handlebars
centred.)
If the brake fluid level drops be-
low the permitted level:
Have the defect rectified as
quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
If the bottom edge of the black
diaphragm in the brake-fluid
reservoir is below the MAX mark:
Checking front brake pad thick-
ness (
132).
Check the brake-fluid
level, rear brakes
WARNING
Not enough brake fluid in
brake fluid reservoir.
Considerably reduced braking
power due to air in the brake
system.
Check the brake-fluid level at
regular intervals.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand.
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