BMW R 1200 GS 2005, Rider'S Manual

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Check the brake fluid level
in reservoir
1 .
The brake fluid level in
the brake fluid reser-
voir drops as the brake pads
wear.
Brake fluid level, rear
Do not permit the brake flu-
id level to drop below the
MIN mark (Motorcycle up-
right)
If the brake fluid level drops
below the permitted level:
A low fluid level in the
brake reservoir can al-
low air to penetrate the brake
system. This significantly re-
duces braking efficiency.
Apply the brakes in good
time.
Have the fault rectified as
soon as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motor-
rad dealer.
With OE BMW Motorrad In-
tegral ABS:
Check the brake fluid level
in reservoir
1 .
The brake fluid level
in the reservoir does
not drop as the brake pads
wear.
Brake fluid level, rear
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