Rims And Tyres - BMW R 1200 R CLASSIC Rider's Manual

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Check the clutch fluid level in
reservoir 1.
Wear of the clutch causes
the fluid level in the clutch
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fluid reservoir to rise.
Clutch-fluid level (visual
inspection)
It is impermissible for the
clutch fluid level to drop.
(Motorcycle upright and
handlebars in straight-ahead
position)
If the clutch-fluid level drops:
Unsuitable hydraulic fluids
could cause damage to the
clutch system.
Do not attempt to top up the
system with fluids of any kind.
Have the defect rectified as
quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.

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 checked
and, if necessary, replaced by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Checking spokes
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with spoked wheels
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Draw the handle of a screw-
driver or a similar instrument
across the spokes and listen
to the notes of the individual
spokes.
If the notes vary:
Have the spokes checked by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Check the tyre tread
depth
Your motorcycle's handling
and grip can be impaired
even before the tyres wear to
the minimum tyre tread depth
permitted by law.
Have the tyres changed in good
time before they wear to the