BMW R 1250RS, Rider'S Manual

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Push the rear-wheel stand from
the right onto the rear axle.
Push the retaining disc on from
the left, while holding the un-
lock button down.
Hold the motorcycle upright
and at the same time press the
handle of the stand back until
both rollers of the stand are on
the ground.
Then press the handle down to
the ground.
Engine oil
Checking engine oil level
NOTICE
Incorrect interpretation of the
oil capacity is possible because
the oil level is temperature-
dependent.
Let engine idle until the fan
turns on.
Switch off the engine when it is
at operating temperature.
Wait five minutes for the oil to
drain into the oil pan.
NOTICE
To protect the environment,
BMW Motorrad recommends
occasionally checking the
engine oil after a journey of at
least 50 km.
Check the oil level in the
display
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