BMW R 1150 RT 2003 Rider's Manual page 41

Checking tyre pressures
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Warning:
Incorrect tyre pressures have
a considerable influence on
handling and on tyre life.
Adjust tyre pressures to suit
total weight. Never exceed ei-
ther the motorcycle's gross
weight or the individual wheel
load limits (
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– Tyres cold:
• Remove valve caps
• Check/correct tyre pressure
Front
Solo 2.2 bar
(31.3 psi) (35.5 psi)
Two-up 2.5 bar
(35.5 psi) (38.4 psi)
Two-up with
luggage 2.5 bar
(35.5 psi) (41.2 psi)
• Fully tighten valve caps
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Rear
2.5 bar
2.7 bar
2.9 bar
Screwing valve caps on
tightly
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Warning:
At high road speeds, tyre
valves have a tendency to
open as a result of centrifugal
force.
Use only metal valve caps
with rubber seals.
Valve caps that are screwed
on well prevent air from es-
caping suddenly.
Wheels
2
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