Tyres; Wheel Rims And Tyres - BMW R 1200RS 2016 Rider's Manual

Topping up coolant
Open cap 1 of coolant expan-
sion tank and add coolant up
to specified level.
Coolant level lies between MIN
and MAX markings.
Close cap 1.

Tyres

Checking tire pressure
WARNING
Incorrect tire inflation pres-
sure
Poorer handling characteristic
of motorcycle, reduction of tire
service life
Ensure proper tire inflation
pressure.
WARNING
Automatic opening of verti-
cally installed valve cores at
high speeds.
Sudden loss of tyre inflation
pressure.
Use valve caps with rubber
sealing ring and screw on
firmly.
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.

Wheel rims and tyres

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-
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