Operation Manual

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.
Check that the engine is at op-
erating temperature, make sure
the ground is level and firm
and place the motorcycle on its
centre stand.
Allow the engine to idle until
the fan starts up, then allow it
to idle one minute longer.
Switch off the engine and wait
for about one minute to allow
the oil to drain into the sump.
Wipe the area around the oil
filler neck clean.
Remove oil dipstick 1 and wipe
it with a clean, dry cloth.
Seat the oil dipstick on the oil
filler neck, but do not engage
the threads.
Remove the oil dipstick and
check the oil level.
Engine oil, specified level
Between MIN and MAX
marks
If the oil level is below the MIN
mark:
Top up the engine oil ( 112).
If the oil level is above the MAX
mark:
Have the oil level corrected
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
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