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.
The insufficient oil
pressure warning does
not fulfil the function of an
oil gauge. The only way of
checking whether the oil level
is correct is to check the oil
sight glass.
Hold the motorcycle up-
right or place it on its centre
stand.
Wait five minutes after
switching off the engine at
operating temperature.
Hold the motorcycle upright.
Check the oil level in oil-
level indicator 1.
Engine oil, specified
level
between MIN and MAX
marks
If the oil level is below the
MIN mark:
Top up the engine oil.
If the oil level is above the
MAX mark:
Have the oil level corrected
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Topping up the engine oil
Checking engine oil level
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