BMW F 650 GS Rider's Manual page 43

• Place the motorcycle on its
main stand [Dakar: side
stand]
– Make sure the ground is
level and firm.
• Tap spokes with a screw-
driver and listen for the cor-
rect ringing sound
L
Note:
If the note varies, spoke tension
is uneven (some spokes too
loose or too tight).
Checking tyre pressures
d
Warning:
Incorrect tyre pressures have
a considerable influence on
handling and on tyre life.
Tyre pressures must be cho-
sen to suit the total weight on
the motorcycle. Never exceed
either the motorcycle's gross
weight or the individual wheel
load limits (
b
39).
Tyres cold:
• Unscrew and remove valve
cap
• Check/correct tyre pressure
Tyre pressures:
One-up 1.9 bar 2.1 bar
(27.56 psi) (30.46 psi)
Two-up and
luggage 2.1 bar 2.3 bar
(30.46 psi) (33.36 psi)
• Firmly retighten the valve
caps ( 42)
b
Wheels
front rear
2 1
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