Wheel Rims And Tyres - BMW G 310 GS Rider's Manual

Check coolant level (
8
When the specified level for the
coolant is reached:
80
Close the cap of the coolant
expansion tank.

Wheel rims and tyres

Checking rims
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Visually inspect the rims for
defects.
z
Have any damaged rims in-
spected by a specialist work-
shop and replaced if neces-
sary, preferably by an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
Checking tyre tread depth
WARNING
Riding with badly worn tyres
Risk of accident due to impaired
handling
78). If applicable, have the tyres
changed in good time before
they wear to the minimum
tread depth permitted by law.
Place the motorcycle on its
stand on firm, even ground.
Measure the tyre tread depth
in the main tread grooves with
wear marks.
NOTICE
Wear indicators are built into the
main profile grooves on each
tyre. The tyre is worn out when
the tyre tread has worn down
to the level of the marks. The
locations of the marks are indic-
ated on the edge of the tyre, e.g.
by the letters TI, TWI or by an
arrow.
NOTICE
The tyres fitted on the vehicle
meet the requirements of the
BIS and the requirements of the
Central Motor Vehicles Rules
(CMVR), 1989.
If the tyre tread is worn to min-
imum:
Replace tyre or tyres, as applic-
able.
Checking tyre pressure
WARNING
Incorrect tyre pressure
Impaired handling characteristics
of the motorcycle, shorter useful
tyre life
Always check that the tyre
pressures are correct.