Tyres; Wheel Rims And Tyres - BMW F 800 GS Rider's Manual

Topping up coolant
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Open cap 1 of expansion tank.
Add coolant up to specified
level using a suitable funnel.
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Close cap of expansion tank.

Tyres

Checking tire pressure
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 cores at
high speeds.
Sudden loss of tyre inflation
pressure.
Use valve caps with rubber
sealing ring and screw on
firmly.
Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.
Check tire pressures against
data below.
Tire pressure, front
31.9 psi (2.2 bar) (One-up,
with cold tires)
Tire pressure, front
36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (Driver with
passenger and/or load, with
cold tire)
Tire pressure, rear
36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (One-up,
with cold tires)
42.1 psi (2.9 bar) (Driver with
passenger and/or load, with
cold tire)
If tire pressure is too low:
Correct tire pressure.

Wheel rims and tyres

Check wheel rims
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Subject wheel rims to visual
inspection for defects.