Page 25 of 92
2
23
Safety check
1
MAX
2
MIN
Check oil level at sight glass:MAX Upper edge
Ring marking
MIN Lower edge
Ring marking
– The difference between the
two marks is approx. 0.5 litres
(0.88 Imp. pints)
If necessary, unscrew the oil filler screw 2 and top up the
engine oil through the engine
oil filler 1
Then retighten the oil filler
screw 2
e Caution:
The engine oil pressure warning
light displaying a red
p (b 7)
indicates that there is no oil
pump output or that the output
is too low. This does not fulfil
the function of an oil level
check. Oil pressure builds up
after 1-2 seconds and the
warning light goes out – the en-
gine oil pressure warning light
red
p should remain off while
the engine is running
Engine oil
BMW recommends Castrol
10sbkg4.bk Seite 23 Dienstag, 29. Juni 2010 9:21 09
Page 26 of 92
2
24
Safety check
2
Refuelling
d Warning:
Fuel is flammable and explo-
sive. Do not smoke. Never
bring a naked flame near the
fuel tank. Fuel expands when
hot (for instance if the fuel
tank is in the sun). For this
reason, only fill as far as the
lower edge of the filler neck.
e Caution:
Leaded fuel will destroy the
catalytic converter.
Do not run the fuel tank dry or
you may damage the engine or
catalytic converter.
Make sure that the motorcycle is upright
Open the fuel filler cap
Fuel
10sbkg4.bk Seite 24 Dienstag, 29. Juni 2010 9:21 09
Page 27 of 92
2
25
Safety check
1
– Refuel only with super (premium) grade fuel to
DIN 51607 standard or
equivalent, minimum octane
number 95 (RON) or
85 (MON)
Close the fuel filler cap
Quantity
L Note:
The fuel gauge does not oper-
ate unless the ignition is
switched on.
– Maximum refuelling quantity 18 litres (3.9 Imp. gal)
– When the reserve fuel quantity is reached
(approx. 5 litres/1. 1 Imp. gal),
the yellow warning light 1
comes on
Fuel
10sbkg4.bk Seite 25 Dienstag, 29. Juni 2010 9:21 09
Page 28 of 92
2
26
Safety check
2
Handlebar levers
Adjusting clutch lever
e Caution:
Sudden changes in play or
spongy action indicate a fault in
the hydraulic system.
If you are doubtful about the re-
liability of the hydraulic clutch
operating system, it is best to
consult an authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer.
d Warning:
To prevent air from entering
the clutch system: do not turn
the fitting on the handlebars.
A to set the most
comfortable span:
–Setting 1: minimum distance
–Setting 3: maximum distance
1
3
A
10sbkg4.bk Seite 26 Dienstag, 29. Juni 2010 9:21 09
Page 29 of 92
2
27
Safety check
Adjusting handbrake lever
d Warning:
To prevent air from entering
the brake circuit: do not turn
the fitting on the handlebars. Turn knob
B to set the most
comfortable span:
–Setting 1: minimum distance
–Setting 4: maximum distance
Handlebar levers
14B
10sbkg4.bk Seite 27 Dienstag, 29. Juni 2010 9:21 09
Page 30 of 92
2
28
Safety check
2
Brake system - general
Work on the brake system
d Warning:
To ensure reliability have all
work on the brake systems
carried out by a specialist
workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.
Checking the brake
system
d Warning:
Sudden changes in play or
spongy action of the brake
lever indicate a fault in the
brake system.
Before riding off, therefore,
always check the resistance
of the front and rear brake le-
vers and test operation of the
brakes.
Do not ride the motorcycle if
you have any doubts about
the safety of the brake
system.
Immediately seek the advice
of a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
10sbkg4.bk Seite 28 Dienstag, 29. Juni 2010 9:21 09
Page 31 of 92
2
29
Safety check
Brake system - general
d Warning:
Have the brake pads replaced
before they wear to the mini-
mum permissible thickness:
have the work performed by
a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
Checking brake pads
Brake pad wear depends on
your personal style of riding.
To ensure reliable operation of
the brakes: do not allow lining
thickness to fall below minimum
value (Service and Technical
Booklet
b Chapter 2)!
10sbkg4.bk Seite 29 Dienstag, 29. Juni 2010 9:21 09
Page 32 of 92
2
30
Safety check
2
Brake system - without BMW Integral ABS
Checking brake fluid level Gradual wear of the brake pads
causes the brake fluid level in
the reservoir to drop.
d Warning:
If brake fluid level in the fluid
reservoirs for the front or rear
brakes has dropped below
the MIN mark (
b 31-32) have
the brake system checked
without delay, preferably an
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.
Changing brake fluid
d Warning:
Brake fluid is subject to
severe thermal loads and
absorbs moisture from the
atmosphere.
Consequently, the brake fluid
must be changed regularly
(see the Service and Techni-
cal Booklet
b Chapter 1),
preferably by an authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
10sbkg4.bk Seite 30 Dienstag, 29. Juni 2010 9:21 09
