BMW R 1200 S, Rider'S Manual

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Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.
The oil level varies with
the temperature of the
oil. The higher the temper-
ature, the higher the level of
oil in the sump. Checking the
oil level with the engine cold
or after no more than a short
ride will lead to misinterpret-
ation; this in turn, means that
the engine will be operated
with the incorrect quantity of
oil.
In order to ensure that the en-
gine oil level is read correctly,
check the oil level only after a
lengthy trip.
The insufficient oil
pressure warning does
not fulfil the function of an
oil gauge. The only way of
checking whether the oil level
is correct is to check the oil
sight glass.
Check that the engine is
at operating temperature,
make sure that the ground
is level and firm and place
the motorcycle on its stand.
Wait five minutes after
switching off the engine.
Hold the motorcycle upright.
Check the oil level in oil-
level indicator
1 .
Engine oil, specified
level
Between MIN and MAX marks
If the oil level is below the
MIN mark:
Top up the engine oil.
If the oil level is above the
MAX mark:
Have the oil level corrected
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
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