
Read off brake fluid level at
rear brake-fluid reservoir
1
.
The brake fluid level in the
brake-fluid reservoir drops
due to brake pad wear.
Rear brake fluid level
Brake fluid DOT4
The brake fluid level must
not fall below the MIN mark.
(Brake-fluid reservoir hori-
zontal)
If brake fluid level drops below
permissible level:
Have the defect corrected as
soon as possible by a special-
ized workshop, preferably an
authorized BMW Motorrad re-
tailer.
Installing seat (
Clutch
Checking clutch operation
Pull the clutch lever.
Pressure point must be clearly
perceptible.
If no clear pressure point can be
felt:
Have the clutch checked
by a specialized workshop,
preferably an authorized BMW
Motorrad retailer.
Checking clutch fluid level
Make sure ground is level and
firm and hold motorcycle verti-
cally.
with center stand
OA
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle on
its center stand.
Move handlebars into straight-
ahead position.
8
96
z
Maintenance
Summary of Contents for R 1200 R 2010
Page 1: ...BMW Motorrad Rider s Manual US Model R 1200 R The Ultimate Riding Machine ...
Page 10: ...1 8 z General instructions ...
Page 12: ...2 10 z Overviews ...
Page 14: ...2 12 z Overviews ...
Page 16: ...2 14 z Overviews ...
Page 21: ...Headlight 1 Low beam headlight 2 High beam headlight 3 Parking lights 2 19 z Overviews ...
Page 22: ...2 20 z Overviews ...
Page 42: ...3 40 z Status indicators ...
Page 82: ...6 80 z Technology in detail ...
Page 89: ...Turn key in Topcase lock into LOCK position and remove 7 87 z Accessories ...
Page 90: ...7 88 z Accessories ...
Page 141: ...Riding specifications Top speed 124 mph 200 km h 10 139 z Technical data ...
Page 142: ...10 140 z Technical data ...
Page 153: ...Work carried out Odometer reading Date 11 151 z Service ...