Tires - BMW R 1200 GS Rider's Manual

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Clutch fluid level
The clutch fluid level must
z
not drop. (Motorcycle stand-
ing upright with handlebars
straight ahead)
If fluid level drops:
Unsuitable hydraulic fluids
could cause damage to the
clutch system.
No fluids may be poured in.
Have the defect corrected as
soon as possible by a special-
ized workshop, preferably an
authorized BMW Motorrad re-
tailer.
The clutch system is filled
with a special hydraulic fluid
that does not require changing.

Tires

Checking tire tread depth
The handling of your mo-
torcycle can already change
for the worse before the legally
prescribed minimum tread depth
is reached.
Have tires replaced even be-
fore the minimum tread depth
is reached.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Measure tire tread depth in
main tread grooves with wear
indicating marks.
Tires have wear indicators
integrated into the main
tread grooves. If the tire tread
has worn down to the level of
the marks, the tire is completely
worn. The locations of the marks
are indicated on the edge of the
tire, e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or
by an arrow.
When the minimum tread depth
is reached:
Replace tires concerned.
Top speed
The maximum speed spec-
ified for the motorcycle may
be higher than the maximum
speed permissible for the tires.
Excessively high speeds can lead
to tire damage and accidents.
Observe the maximum permissi-
ble speed for the tires.
With massive-bar tires, the top
speed permissible for the tire
must be observed.
Attach maximum permissible
speed decal in field of view.