BMW S 1000XR, Rider'S Manual

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Brake fluid level, rear
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:
WARNING
Not enough brake fluid in
brake fluid reservoir
Considerably reduced braking
power due to air in the brake
system
Check the brake-fluid level at
regular intervals.
Have the defect rectified as
quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Clutch
Checking clutch function
Pull the clutch lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
If the pressure point is not clearly
perceptible:
Have the clutch checked by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Checking clutch-lever
play
Pull clutch lever 1 until resist-
ance is perceptible.
In this position, measure clutch
play
A between the handlebar
fitting and the clutch lever.
Clutch-lever play
0.5...1.0 mm (at the handlebar
fitting, with engine cold)
Clutch play is out of tolerance:
Adjust the clutch-lever play
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