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ATTENTION
Centre stand retracts if mo-
torcycle is lifted too high
Risk of damage to parts if vehicle
topples
When raising the vehicle, make
sure that the centre stand re-
mains on the ground.
Apply uniform pressure to push
the front-wheel stand down
and raise the motorcycle.
Engine oil
Check engine oil level
ATTENTION
Misinterpretation of oil level
reading, because oil level is
temperature-dependent (the
higher the temperature, the
higher the oil level)
Engine damage
Check the oil level only
after a lengthy ride or when
the engine is at operating
temperature.
Switch off the engine when it is
at operating temperature.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand.
Wait five minutes for the oil to
drain into the oil pan.
Check the oil level in oil-level
indicator
1
.
Engine oil, specified level
between MIN and MAX marks
8
122
z
Maintenance
Summary of Contents for R 1200 GS -
Page 1: ...Rider s Manual R1200GS BMW Motorrad bmw motorrad com The Ultimate Riding Machine...
Page 10: ...1 8 z General instructions...
Page 12: ...2 10 z General views...
Page 14: ...2 12 z General views...
Page 25: ...13 Outside temperature warn ing 42 3 23 z Status indicators...
Page 46: ...3 44 z Status indicators...
Page 82: ...4 80 z Operation...
Page 90: ...5 88 z Adjustment...
Page 120: ...7 118 z Engineering details...
Page 172: ...9 170 z Accessories...
Page 196: ...12 194 z Service...
Page 213: ...Item Odometer reading Date 12 211 z Service...
Page 214: ...12 212 z Service...
Page 227: ...14 225 z Index...