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cated on the edge of the tire,
7
e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or
by an arrow.
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If the tire tread depth no
longer complies with the
legally required minimum
tread depth:
Replace tire.
Rims
Checking rims
Make sure ground is level
and firm and park the mo-
z
torcycle.
Visually inspect rims for de-
fects.
Have damaged rims
checked and, if necessary,
replaced by a specialized
workshop, preferably an
authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Chain
Checking chain tension
Make sure ground is level
and firm and park the mo-
torcycle.
Press chain upward and
downward using a screw-
driver and measure differ-
ence A.
Chain sag
1 in (25 mm) (Motorcy-
cle unladen on auxiliary
stand)
If the measured value is out-
side the permissible toler-
ance:
Adjusting chain tension
(
70)
Adjusting chain tension
Make sure ground is level
and firm and park the mo-
torcycle.
Loosen quick—release axle
nut 1.
Loosen lock nuts 2 on left
and right by turning coun-
terclockwise.
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