BMW K 1600 GT Service Manual download pdf (Page 114)

General instructions

The 'Maintenance' chapter de-

scribes work involving the check-

ing and replacement of wear

parts that can be performed with

a minimum of effort.

If special tightening torques are

to be taken into account for

assembly, these are listed. An

overview of all required tightening

torques is contained in the

chapter "Technical Data".

Information on additional main-

tenance and repair work is pro-

vided in the Repair Manual for

your vehicle on DVD, which you

can obtain from your authorized

BMW Motorrad retailer.

Special tools and thorough spe-

cialized knowledge are required

to carry out some of the work

described here. If you are in

doubt, consult an authorized

workshop, preferably your au-

thorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Onboard tool kit

Standard tool kit

1 Screwdriver handle

2 Reversible screwdriver in-

sert

with Phillips PH1 and Torx

T25

Adjust damping on rear

wheel ( 65).

3 Torx wrench, T25/T30

T25 on short end, T30 on

long end

Replace bulb for

high-beam headlight

( 128).

Remove license-plate

carrier.

Engine oil

Checking engine oil level

The engine can seize if the

oil level is low, and this can

lead to accidents.

Always make sure that the oil

level is correct.

The oil level varies with

the temperature of the

oil. The higher the temperature,

the higher the level of oil in the

sump. Checking the oil level with

the engine cold or after a short

trip leads to misinterpretations of

the oil fill quantity.

To ensure that the display of the

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