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MAXMIN1
2
Read off the oil level at the sight glass:
MAX top edge of
ring marking
MIN bottom edge of
ring marking
– The difference between the
two marks is approx. 0.5 litre
(0.8 Imp. pints)
If necessary, remove oil filler plug 2 and top up the engine
oil through the oil filler 1
Reinstall oil filler plug 2e Attention:
Warning light, engine oil pres-
sure red
p (b 7) indicates no
(or very little) oil pressure in
the lube-oil system; this light
m u s t n o t b e r e g a r d e d a s a n o i l
level check. Oil pressure
builds up after 1-2 seconds
and the warning light goes out
– the redengine oil pressure
warning light
p should re-
main off while the engine is
running.
Engine oil
BMW recommends Castrol
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Fuel
Refuelling
d Warning:
The motorcycle’s fuel (petrol/
gasoline) is flammable and
explosive. Do not smoke.
Never bring a naked flame
near the fuel tank in any cir-
cumstances.
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 Attention:
Note that fuel containing lead
will destroy the catalytic con-
verter.
Do not run the fuel tank dry or
you may damage the engine or
catalytic converter.
Wipe off plastic parts immedi-
ately if they are wetted with fuel.
Place the motorcycle on its main (centre) stand
– The ground surface should be level and firm.
Open fuel filler cap
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Refuel
– Refuel only with super (pre-mium) grade fuel to DIN
51607 standard or equivalent,
minimum octane number
95 (RON) and 85 (MON)
Close the fuel filler cap
Capacity
L Note:
The fuel gauge and the FID
function only when the ignition
is on. – Usable tank capacity
22.5 litres (4.95 Imp. gal)
– When the reserve fuel quan-
tity is reached
(approx. 4 litres/0.9 Imp. gal),
the orange warning light 1
comes on
Fuel gauge 2 in FID(b 66)
L Note:
If only two bars still appear, ap-
prox. 4 litres (0.9 Imp. gal) of
fuel remain in the tank (addition-
al warning signal from orange
light 1).
Fuel
1
2
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Adjusting clutch lever
e Attention:
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 a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
motorcycle dealer.
d Warning:
To prevent air from entering
the clutch system:
Do not turn the fitting on the
handlebar.
Turn knob A to set the most
comfortable span:
–Setting 1: minimum span
–Setting 3: maximum span
3
1
Handlebar levers
A
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1
4
A
Adjusting handbrake lever
d Warning:
To prevent air from entering
the hydraulic circuit of the
brake system:
Do not turn the fitting on the
handlebar. Turn knob A to set the most
comfortable span:
–Setting 1: minimum span
–Setting 4: maximum span
Handlebar levers
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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 au-
thorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.
Checking the brake sys-
tem
d Warning:
Sudden changes in play or
spongy action of the brake le-
ver 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 sys-
tem.
Immediately seek the advice
of a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
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Brake system - general
Checking brake pads
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. Brake pad wear depends on
your personal style of riding.
To ensure reliable operation of
the brakes: do not allow pad
thickness to fall below the
specified minimum
(
b Maintenance Instructions,
Chapter 2).
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Brake system - without BMW Integral ABS
Checking brake fluid levelGradual wear of the brake pads
causes the brake fluid level in
the reservoir to sink.
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 by a specialist
workshop, preferably an au-
thorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.
Changing the brake fluid
d Warning:
Brake fluid is exposed to
severe thermal loads, and
absorbs moisture from the
atmosphere.
Consequently, the brake fluid
must be changed regularly
(see the
b Maintenance In-
structions, Chapter 1) by a
specialist workshop, prefera-
bly an authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
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