Tires - BMW 2012 G 650 GS Sertao Rider's Manual

To increase absorption, turn
adjusting screw 1 in arrow di-
rection H.
To reduce absorption, turn ad-
justing screw 1 in arrow direc-
tion S.
Rebound stage, basic
setting, rear
Turn lower adjusting screw
as far as possible clockwise,
then turn back 0.75 turns
(Full tank of gas, with rider
187 lbs (85 kg))

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, ver-
tically installed tire valves
have a tendency to open on their
own.
To avoid a sudden loss of tire in-
flation pressure, use valve caps
with a rubber sealing ring for
valves installed vertically to the
wheel rim and tighten firmly.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Check tire pressures against
data below.
Tire pressure, front
27.6 psi (1.9 bar) (Single
rider, with cold tires)
30.5 psi (2.1 bar) (Opera-
tion with passenger and load
with cold tires)
Tire pressure, rear
30.5 psi (2.1 bar) (Single
rider, with cold tire)
33.4 psi (2.3 bar) (Operation
with passenger and cargo on
cold tires)
If tire pressure is too low:
Correct tire pressure.
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