Tires; Wheel Rims And Tires - BMW Motorrad R 1250RT Rider's Manual

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Install screws 1.

Tires

Checking tyre pressure
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WARNING
Incorrect tire inflation pres-
sure
Poorer handling characteristic
of motorcycle, reduction of tire
service life
Ensure proper tire inflation
pressure.
WARNING
Automatic opening of verti-
cally installed valve inserts at
high speeds
Sudden loss of tire inflation pres-
sure
Use valve caps with rubber
sealing ring and screw on
firmly.
Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.
Check tyre pressures against
data below.
Tire pressure, front
36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (with tire
cold)
Tire pressure, rear
42.1 psi (2.9 bar) (with tire
cold)
If tyre pressure is too low:
Correct tyre pressure.

Wheel rims and tires

Check wheel rims
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Subject wheel rims to visual
inspection for defects.
Have damaged rims checked
and, if necessary, replaced
by a specialist service facil-
ity, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.