Brake fluid
Checking brake-fluid
level, front brakes
without centre stand
OA
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and hold the motor-
cycle upright.
with centre stand
OA
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand.
Move the handlebars to the
straight-ahead position.
A low fluid level in the
brake reservoir can allow air
to penetrate the brake system.
This significantly reduces braking
efficiency.
Check the brake-fluid level at
regular intervals.
Check the brake fluid level in
brake fluid reservoir
1
.
The brake fluid level in the
brake fluid reservoir drops
as the brake pads wear.
Brake fluid level, front
DOT4 brake fluid
Do not permit the brake fluid
level to drop below the MIN
mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir
horizontal, motorcycle up-
right and handlebars centred)
If the brake fluid level drops be-
low the permitted level:
Have the defect rectified as
quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
8
105
z
Maintenance
Summary of Contents for K 1300 R
Page 1: ...BMW Motorrad Rider s Manual K 1300 R The Ultimate Riding Machine ...
Page 12: ...1 8 z General instructions ...
Page 14: ...2 10 z General views ...
Page 16: ...2 12 z General views ...
Page 22: ...Headlight 1 Low beam headlight 2 High beam headlight 3 Side light 2 18 z General views ...
Page 48: ...3 44 z Status indicators ...
Page 74: ...4 70 z Operation ...
Page 88: ...5 84 z Riding ...
Page 134: ...8 130 z Maintenance ...
Page 153: ...Riding specifications Top speed 200 km h 10 149 z Technical data ...
Page 154: ...10 150 z Technical data ...
Page 164: ...Item Odometer reading Date 11 160 z Service ...