Brakes - BMW G 650 GS Sertão Rider's Manual

Tire inflation pressure
5
A tire inflation pressure re-
duced for offroad driving
48
leads to poorer handling of the
motorcycle on paved roads and
can result in accidents.
Ensure proper tire inflation
pressure.

Brakes

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When the motorcycle is
ridden on loose surfaces
or muddy roads, the brakes may
fail to take effect immediately
because of dirt or moisture on
the disks or brake pads.
Brake early until the brakes are
braked clean.
Driving on unpaved or dirty
roads leads to increased
brake pad wear.
Check the brake pad thickness
more often and replace the brake
pads sooner.
Spring preload and damping
Spring preload and damp-
ing values that have been
changed for offroad use reduce
handling characteristics on paved
surfaces.
Before returning to on-road use,
reset correct spring preload and
correct damping.
Rims
BMW Motorrad recommends
checking the rims for possible
damage after riding offroad.
Air cleaner insert
Engine damage due to
soiled air filter insert.
When driving in dusty terrain,
check air filter insert for soiling
at short intervals and clean or re-
place if necessary.
Use under very dusty conditions
(deserts, savannas, etc.) requires
the use air cleaner inserts spe-
cially developed for these kinds
of applications.

Brakes

How do you achieve
the shortest stopping
distances?
The dynamic load distribution be-
tween the front and rear wheel
changes during braking. The
heavier you brake, the greater
the weight transfer to the front
wheel. Increases in the load on
an individual wheel are accom-
panied by a rise in the effective
braking force that the wheel can
provide.
To achieve the shortest braking
distance, actuate the front and
rear brake. The front brake muss
be actuated rapidly and with in-
creasing force to optimally uti-
lize the dynamic load increase
on the front wheel. The clutch
should also be disengaged at