Tyres; Rims And Tyres - BMW S 1000XR Rider's Manual

Top up coolant
Open cap 1 of the expansion
tank.
Top up coolant to specified
level. Use a funnel with filler
adapter or hose.
Check coolant level (
Close the cap of the expansion
tank.

Tyres

Checking tyre pressure
WARNING
Incorrect tyre pressure
Impaired handling characteristics
of the motorcycle, shorter useful
tyre life
Always check that the tyre
pressures are correct.
WARNING
Tendency of valve inserts to
open by themselves at high
riding speeds
Sudden loss of tyre pressure
Install valve caps fitted with
rubber sealing rings and tighten
firmly.
Make sure the ground is level
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and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Check tyre pressures against
the data below.
Tyre pressure, front
2.5 bar
Tyre pressure, rear
2.9 bar
If tyre pressure is too low:
Correct tyre pressure.

Rims and tyres

Checking rims
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Visually inspect the rims for
defects.
Have damaged rims inspected
by a specialist workshop
and replaced if necessary,
preferably by an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
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