Tires - BMW 2012 R 1200 GS Rider's Manual

To set the spring preload:
Start the engine:
The spring preload cannot
be adjusted while the mo-
torcycle is being ridden.
Apply extended pressure to the
button 1, continuing to press
it repeatedly until the desired
setting appears in the display.
Wait for the adjustment rou-
tine to finish before starting off
again.
If the button 1 is not pressed
for an extended period, the
damping rate and the spring
preload will be adjusted to the
displayed settings. The ESA
display flashes during the ad-
justment routine.
At very low temperatures, un-
load the motorcycles before
increasing the spring preload,
and have the passenger dis-
mount if necessary.
The ESA display disappears
once the adjustment procedure
has been completed.

Tires

Checking tire pressure
Incorrect tire inflation pres-
sure results in poorer han-
dling characteristics of the motor-
cycle and reduces the life of the

tires.

Ensure proper tire inflation
pressure.
At high road speeds, tire
valves installed perpen-
dicular to the wheel rim have a
tendency to open as a result of
centrifugal force.
In order to avoid a sudden loss of
tire inflation pressure, fit a valve
cap with rubber sealing ring to
the rear tire and make sure that
the cap is screwed on firmly.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Check tire pressures against
data below.
Tire pressure, front
31.9 psi (2.2 bar) (Single
rider, with cold tire)
36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (Driver with
passenger and/or load, with
cold tire)
Tire pressure, rear
36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (Single
rider, with cold tire)
42.1 psi (2.9 bar) (Driver with
passenger and/or load, with
cold tire)
If tire pressure is too low:
Correct tire pressure.
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