BMW K1600GTL, Rider'S Manual

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Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle on
its center stand.
Check brake fluid level in front
brake-fluid reservoir
1 .
NOTICE
The brake fluid level in the brake-
fluid reservoir drops due to
brake pad wear. The decreasing
fluid level is compensated with
an easy-to-see black rubber
bellows.
Front brake fluid level
Brake fluid, DOT4
The brake fluid level must
not fall below the MIN mark.
(Brake fluid reservoir horizon-
tal, motorcycle standing up-
right and handlebars straight
ahead.)
If brake fluid level falls below the
approved level:
Have the defect corrected as
soon as possible by an autho-
rized workshop, preferably an
authorized BMW Motorrad re-
tailer.
If the lower edge of the black
bellows in the brake-fluid reser-
voir is below the MAX graduation:
Check front brake pad thick-
ness (
126).
Checking rear brake fluid
level
WARNING
Insufficient brake fluid in the
brake-fluid reservoir.
Considerably reduced braking
performance caused by air in the
brake system.
Check brake fluid level
regularly.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle on
its center stand.
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