Tires - BMW R 1200 GS Rider's Manual

Adjust damping with the on-
board toolkit using the adjust-
ing screw 1.
To increase absorption, turn
adjusting screw 1 in arrow di-
rection H.
To reduce absorption, turn ad-
justing screw 1 in arrow direc-
tion S.
Basic setting of rear
wheel rear-wheel damp-
ing
Turn adjusting screw in ar-
row direction H until stop,
then turn one and a half
turns in arrow direction S.
(Full tank of gas, with rider
187 lbs (85 kg))

Tires

Checking tire pressures
Incorrect tire inflation pres-
sure results in poorer hand-
ing characteristics of the motor-
cycle and reduces the life of the

tires.

Ensure proper tire inflation
pressure.
At high road speeds, tire
valves installed perpen-
dicular to the wheel rim have a
tendency to open as a result of
centrifugal force.
In order to avoid a sudden loss of
tire inflation pressure, fit a valve
cap with rubber sealing ring to
the rear tire and make sure that
the cap is screwed on firmly.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
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