BMW R 1200 R 2008, Rider'S Manual, Page: 96 / 162

Topping up engine oil
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Wipe area around fill location
clean.
Remove cap
1 of engine oil fill
location with toolkit.
Both too little and too
much engine oil can lead to
engine damage.
Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.
Add engine oil up to specified
level.
Engine oil, quantity for
topping up
max 0.5 quarts (max 0.5 l)
(Difference between MIN
and MAX)
Checking engine oil level
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Reinstall engine oil fill location
cap.
Brake system
Brake safety
A fully functional brake system is
a basic requirement for the road
safety of your motorcycle.
Do not ride the motorcycle if you
have any doubts about the de-
pendability of the brake system.
In this case, have the brake sys-
tem checked by a specialized
workshop, preferably by an au-
thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Incorrect working practices
endanger the reliability of
the brakes.
Have all work on the brake sys-
tem performed by a specialized
workshop, preferably by an au-
thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Checking brake operation
Pull handbrake lever.
Pressure point must be clearly
perceptible.
Press footbrake lever.
Pressure point must be clearly
perceptible.
If no clear pressure points are
perceptible:
Have the brakes checked by a
certified workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
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