Rims; Wheels; Top Speed - BMW R 1200 GS Adventure Manual

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.

Top speed

The motorcycle's top
speed might be higher than
the maximum speed permitted
for the tyres. Excessive speeds
can damage the tyres and this
could cause accidents.
Comply with the tyre-specific
speed restrictions.
Always bear the maximum per-
missible top speed of the tyres
in mind when riding a motorcycle
fitted with massive-bar tyres.
Affix a label stating the maximum
permissible speed in the rider's
field of vision.

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.
Checking spokes
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.

Wheels

Recommended tyres
For each size of tyre BMW Mo-
torrad tests and classifies as
roadworthy certain makes. BMW
Motorrad cannot assess the suit-
ability or provide any guarantee
of road safety for other tyres.
BMW Motorrad recommends
using only tyres tested by BMW
Motorrad.
You can obtain detailed informa-
tion from your authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer or on the Inter-
net at www.bmw-motorrad.com.
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