Checking the oil level with the
engine cold or after no more than
a short ride will lead to misinter-
pretation; this in turn, means that
the engine will be operated with
the incorrect quantity of oil.
In order to ensure that the en-
gine oil level is read correctly,
check the oil level only after a
lengthy trip.Allow the engine to idle until
the fan starts up, then allow it
to idle one minute longer.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and hold the motor-
cycle upright.
Switch off the engine.
Wipe the area around the oil
filler neck clean. Remove oil dipstick
1by turn-
ing it counter-clockwise.
Wipe the oil off MIN-MAX part
of dipstick 2with a clean, dry
cloth. Turn the oil dipstick clockwise
to install.
Remove the oil dipstick and
check the oil level.
Engine oil, specified level
Engine oil, 15W-40
Between MIN and MAX
marks
If the oil level is below the MIN
mark: Top up the engine oil ( 63)
862zMaintenance
If the oil level is above the MAX
mark:Have the oil level corrected by
a specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorised BMW Mo-
torrad dealer.Topping up engine oil
Damage to the engine
can result if it is operated
without enough oil, but the same
also applies if the oil level is too
high.
Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.
Wipe the area around the filler
neck clean. Remove oil dipstick
1.
Top up the engine oil until the
level reaches mark A.
Check the engine oil level
( 61)
Install the oil dipstick.
Brake systemDependability of the brake
systemA fully functional brake system is
a basic requirement for the road
safety of your motorcycle.
Do not ride the motorcycle if you
have any doubts about the de-
pendability of the brake system.
Under these circumstances have
the brake system checked by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Incorrect working practices
endanger the reliability of
the brakes.
Have all work on the brake sys-
tem performed by a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
863zMaintenance
DisplayOverview, 20
Selecting readings, 17, 28
E
Electrics Technical data, 110
Emergency off switch (kill switch), 16, 32
Engine Starting, 16, 44
Technical data, 105
Engine oil Checking level, 61
Filler neck, 14
Oil dipstick, 14
Technical data, 106
Topping up, 63
Engine oil pressure Warning, 22
Equipment, 6
F
Frame Technical data, 112
Front-wheel stand, 79 Fuel
Filler neck, 13
Refuelling, 50
Technical data, 4, 106
Warning, 22
Fuses, 14, 81 ABS, 81
G
General views Display, 20
Headlight, 18
Instrument cluster, 17
Left handlebar fitting, 15
Left side, 11
Right handlebar fitting, 16
Right side, 13
Status indicators, 20
Telltale lights, 20
Underneath the seat, 14
Warnings, 20
H
Handlebar fitting, left Overview, 15 Handlebar fitting, right
Overview, 16
Headlight Beam throw, 38
Driving on right/driving on
left, 38
General views, 18
Replacing low-beam headlight
bulb, 83
Replacing side-light bulb, 86
Headlight flasher, 15, 31
High-beam headlight, 18 Switch, 15
Telltale light, 20
Horn, 15
I
Idle Telltale light, 20
Ignition Switching on and off, 28
Ignition switch, 28
Instrument cluster Overview, 17
12126zIndex