Brakes; Tyres - BMW R 1200GS Rider's Manual

Brakes

4
Adjusting the front brake
lever
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WARNING
Adjusting the brake lever
while riding.
Risk of accident
Do not attempt to adjust the
brake lever unless the motor-
cycle is at a standstill.
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Turn knob 1 to the desired po-
sition.
NOTICE
The adjuster is easier to turn
if you push the brake lever
forward.
Four settings are possible:
Position 1: smallest span
between handlebar grip and
brake lever
Position 4: largest span
between handlebar grip and
brake lever

Tyres

Checking tyre pressure
WARNING
Incorrect tyre pressure.
Impairment of the motorcycle's
handling characteristics. Shorter
useful tyre life.
Always check that the tyre
pressures are correct.
WARNING
Tendency of valve inserts in-
stalled vertically top open
by themselves at high riding
speeds.
Sudden loss of tyre pressure.
Install valve caps fitted with
rubber sealing rings and tighten
firmly.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Check tyre pressures against
the data below.
Tyre pressure, front
2.5 bar (tyre cold)
Tyre pressure, rear
2.9 bar (tyre cold)