Wheel Rims And Tires - BMW R 1200R 2015 Rider's Manual

Open cap 1 of coolant expan-
sion tank and add coolant up
to specified level.
Checking coolant level
( 118).
Close cap 1 of coolant expan-
sion tank.

Wheel rims and tires

Check tire pressure
Incorrect tire inflation pres-
sure results in poorer hand-
ing characteristics of the motor-
cycle and reduces the life of the
tires.
Ensure proper tire inflation
pressure.
At high road speeds, tire
valves installed perpen-
dicular to the wheel rim have a
tendency to open as a result of
centrifugal force.
Use valve caps with rubber seals
and screw them on firmly to pre-
vent sudden tire deflation.
Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.
Check tire pressures against
data below.
Tire pressure, front
36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (with tire
cold)
Tire pressure, rear
42.1 psi (2.9 bar) (with tire
cold)
If tire pressure is too low:
Correct tire pressure.
Check wheel rims
Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.
Subject wheel rims to visual
inspection for defects.
Have damaged rims checked
and, if necessary, replaced
by a specialist service facil-
ity, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Checking tire tread depth
The handling of your mo-
torcycle can already change
for the worse before the legally
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