Tyres; Rims; Chain - BMW S 1000 RR Rider's Manual

Repeat the steps in this pro-
9
cedure until clutch play is set
correctly.
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Tyres

Checking 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
z
minimum permissible tread
depth.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Measure the tyre tread depth
in the main tread grooves with
wear marks.
Tyres have wear indicators
integrated into the main
tread grooves. The tyre is worn
out when the tyre tread has worn
down to the level of the marks.
The locations of the marks are
indicated on the edge of the tyre,
e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or by
an arrow.
If the tyre tread is worn to minim-
um:
Replace tyre or tyres, as applic-
able.

Rims

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.

Chain

Lubricating chain
Dirt, dust and inadequate
lubrication will result in ac-
celerated wear and significantly
shorten the drive chain's useful
life.
Clean and lubricate the drive
chain at regular intervals.
Lubricate the drive chain every
800 km at the latest. Lubricate
the chain more frequently if
the motorcycle is ridden in wet,
dusty or dirty conditions.
Switch the ignition off and se-
lect neutral.
Clean the drive chain with a
suitable cleaning product, dry it
and apply chain lubricant.
BMW Motorrad recommends
the use of BMW Motorrad
chain lubricant to prolong chain
life.
Wipe off excess lubricant.