Brakes; Tyres - BMW R1200GS Rider's Manual

Position 1: smallest span
4
between handlebar grip and
clutch lever
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Position 4: largest span
between handlebar grip and
clutch lever

Brakes

Adjusting the front brake
lever
Attempting to adjust the
z
handbrake lever while riding
the vehicle can lead to accidents.
Do not attempt to adjust the
handbrake lever unless the mo-
torcycle is at a standstill.
Turn knob 1 to the desired po-
sition.
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
Incorrect tyre pressures im-
pair the motorcycle's hand-
ling characteristics and increase
the rate of tyre wear.
Always check that the tyre pres-
sures are correct.
At high road speeds, tyre
valves installed perpen-
dicular to the wheel rim have a
tendency to open as a result of
centrifugal force.
Fit valve caps with rubber seals
and screw them on firmly to pre-
vent sudden deflation.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Check tyre pressures against
the data below.