Only check the oil level after
a longer journey or when the
engine is warm.
Make sure the surface is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its main stand at oper-
ating temperature.
Allow engine to idle until fan
starts, then let it continue run-
ning for an additional minute.
Switch off the engine and wait
for about one minute to allow
the oil to drain into the sump.
Wipe area around oil fill loca-
tion to clean it.
Remove oil dipstick
1
and wipe
it with a clean, dry cloth.
Position oil dipstick on oil filler
opening, but do not screw in.
Remove oil dipstick and read
fluid level.
Specified level of engine
oil
between MIN and MAX mark-
ing (Engine at operating tem-
perature)
Engine oil, quantity for
topping up
max 0.5 quarts (max 0.5 l) (Dif-
ference between MIN and
MAX)
If oil level is below MIN mark:
Topping up engine oil (
8
125
z
Maintenance
Summary of Contents for K1600GTL
Page 1: ...Rider s Manual US Model K1600GTL BMW Motorrad The Ultimate Riding Machine ...
Page 10: ...1 8 z General instructions ...
Page 12: ...2 10 z Overviews ...
Page 14: ...2 12 z Overviews ...
Page 27: ...tion can occur if the battery was disconnected 3 25 z Displays ...
Page 46: ...Tires 84 4 44 z Operation ...
Page 88: ...4 86 z Operation ...
Page 152: ...8 150 z Maintenance ...
Page 175: ...11 173 z Service ...
Page 176: ...11 174 z Service ...
Page 185: ...Work carried out Odometer reading Date 11 183 z Service ...
Page 186: ...11 184 z Service ...
Page 203: ...13 201 z Index ...