Tyres - BMW Motorrad R 1250 R Rider's Manual

182 MAINTENANCE
Check the coolant level in ex-
pansion tank 1.
The coolant level must be
between the MIN and MAX
marks.
If the coolant level drops below
the MIN mark:
Top up the coolant.
Top up coolant
Open cap 1 of the coolant
expansion tank and top up the
coolant to the specified level.
Check the coolant level
( 181).
Close the cap 1 of the coolant
expansion tank.

TYRES

Checking tyre pressure
WARNING
Incorrect tyre pressure
Impaired handling charac-
teristics of the motorcycle,
shorter useful tyre life
Always check that the tyre
pressures are correct.
WARNING
Tendency of valve inserts
installed vertically to open
by themselves at high riding
speeds
Sudden loss of tyre pressure
Install valve caps fitted with
rubber sealing rings and
tighten firmly.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Check tyre pressures against
the data below.
Tyre pressure, front
2.5 bar (with cold tyre; one-
up and two-up riding)