
Brake fluid level, front
Brake fluid, DOT4
It is impermissible for the
brake fluid level to drop below
the MIN mark. (Brake-fluid
reservoir horizontal, motorcycle
upright)
If the brake fluid level drops be-
low the permitted level:
Have the defect rectified as
quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad Re-
tailer.
Checking the brake-fluid
level, rear brakes
WARNING
Not enough brake fluid in
brake fluid tank
Considerably reduced braking
power due to air in the brake
system
Adjust the riding mode imme-
diately until the fault is rectified.
Check the brake-fluid level at
regular intervals.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and hold the motor-
cycle upright.
with centre stand
OE
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand.
Check the brake fluid level in
the brake fluid tank rear
1
.
NOTICE
Wear of the brake pads causes
the brake fluid level in the reser-
voir to sink.
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Maintenance
Summary of Contents for R 1250RS
Page 1: ...Rider s manual R1250RS BMW Motorrad...
Page 18: ...1 16 z General instructions...
Page 20: ...2 18 z General views...
Page 22: ...2 20 z General views...
Page 26: ...11 with daytime riding lightOE Manual daytime riding light 75 2 24 z General views...
Page 31: ...9 with LED additional headlightOA Additional headlight 74 3 29 z Status indicators...
Page 37: ...again as long as the fault per sists 3 35 z Status indicators...
Page 64: ...3 62 z Status indicators...
Page 100: ...4 98 z Operation...
Page 150: ...7 148 z Riding...
Page 166: ...8 164 z Engineering details...
Page 212: ...10 210 z Accessories...
Page 218: ...11 216 z Care...
Page 236: ...12 234 z Technical data...
Page 241: ...13 239 z Service...
Page 242: ...13 240 z Service...
Page 259: ...Work performed at km Date 13 257 z Service...
Page 260: ...13 258 z Service...
Page 277: ...15 275 z Index...