Rear brake-pad wear
limit
min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm)
(Only friction material without
carrier plate)
If the wear indicating mark is no
longer visible:
WARNING
Dropping below the minimum
pad thickness
Reduced braking action, damage
to the brake
In order to ensure the operat-
ing reliability of the brake sys-
tem, make sure that the brake
pads are not worn beyond their
minimum thickness.
Have brake pads replaced at
an authorized service facil-
ity, 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.
Check brake fluid level in brake
fluid reservoir
1
.
NOTICE
The brake fluid level in the brake-
fluid reservoir drops due to brake
pad wear.
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Maintenance
Summary of Contents for S 1000R 2018
Page 1: ...Rider s Manual US Model S1000R BMW Motorrad ...
Page 16: ...2 14 z Overviews ...
Page 18: ...2 16 z Overviews ...
Page 20: ...2 18 z Overviews ...
Page 26: ...2 24 z Overviews ...
Page 68: ...4 66 z Operation ...
Page 69: ...Setting Mirrors 68 Headlight 68 Brakes 68 Spring preload 69 Damping 73 5 67 z Setting ...
Page 80: ...5 78 z Setting ...
Page 118: ...7 116 z On the racetrack ...
Page 132: ...8 130 z Technology in detail ...
Page 171: ...Accessories General notes 170 10 169 z Accessories ...
Page 191: ...Performance data Top speed 124 mph 200 km h 12 189 z Technical data ...
Page 192: ...12 190 z Technical data ...
Page 198: ...13 196 z Service ...
Page 201: ...Confirm the BMW service in the vehicle literature 13 199 z Service ...
Page 216: ...Work performed at km Date 13 214 z Service ...
Page 217: ...Appendix Certificate for Electronic Immobi lizer 216 14 215 z Appendix ...
Page 226: ...15 224 z Index ...