Tires; Rims; Wheels - BMW R 1200 R Rider's Manual

Clutch fluid level
The clutch fluid level must
not drop.
If fluid level drops:
Unsuitable hydraulic flu-
ids could cause damage
to the clutch system.
No fluids may be poured in.
Have the defect correct-
ed as soon as possible by
a specialized workshop,
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.

Tires

Checking tire tread
depth
The handling of your
motorcycle can already
change for the worse before
the legally prescribed mini-
mum tread depth is reached.
Have tires replaced even be-
fore the minimum tread depth
is reached.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and park the
motorcycle.
Measure the tire tread
depth in the main tread
grooves with wear indicating
marks.
Tires have wear indica-
tors integrated into the
main tread grooves. If the tire
tread has worn down to the
level of the marks, the tire is
completely worn. The loca-
tions of the marks are indi-
cated on the edge of the tire,
e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or
by an arrow.
If the tire tread depth no
longer complies with the
legally required minimum
tread depth:
Replace tire.

Rims

Checking rims
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and park the
motorcycle.
Visually inspect the rims for
defects.
Have damaged rims
checked and, if necessary,
replaced by a specialized
workshop, preferably an
authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.

Wheels

Approved wheels and

tires

For every size of tire, BMW
Motorrad has tested certain
makes and approved those it
has found to be roadworthy.
If you use wheels and tires
that have not been approved,
BMW Motorrad cannot as-
sess their suitability or pro-
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