reliability of the brake system,
make sure that the brake pads
are not worn beyond their mini-
mum thickness.
Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialized workshop,
preferably an authorized BMW
Motorrad retailer.
Checking front brake fluid
level
Make sure ground is level and
firm and hold motorcycle verti-
cally.
Move handlebars into straight-
ahead position.
Read off brake fluid level at
brake-fluid reservoir
1
.
The brake fluid level in the
brake-fluid reservoir drops
due to brake pad wear.
Front 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:
A low fluid level in the
brake reservoir can allow air
to penetrate the brake system.
This significantly reduces braking
efficiency.
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111
z
Maintenance
Summary of Contents for S 1000 RR - 2010
Page 1: ...BMW Motorrad Rider s Manual US Model S 1000 RR The Ultimate Riding Machine ...
Page 10: ...1 8 z General instructions ...
Page 12: ...2 10 z Overviews ...
Page 14: ...2 12 z Overviews ...
Page 20: ...Headlight 1 Parking lights 2 Low beam headlight 3 High beam headlight 2 18 z Overviews ...
Page 58: ...4 56 z Operation ...
Page 104: ...7 102 z Technology in detail ...
Page 105: ...Accessories Accessories General instructions 104 Luggage 104 8 103 z Accessories ...
Page 160: ...11 158 z Technical data ...
Page 171: ...Work carried out Odometer reading Date 12 169 z Service ...