Tires - BMW R 1200 GS Adventure Rider's Manual

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To increase absorption, turn
adjusting screw 1 in arrow
direction H.
z
To reduce absorption, turn
adjusting screw 1 in arrow
direction S.
Basic setting for rear-
wheel damping
Single rider with one per-
son weighing approx.
185 lbs (85 kg)
Basic setting for rear-
wheel damping
Turn adjusting screw in
arrow direction H until
stop, then turn one and
a half turns in arrow direc-
tion S.

Tires

Checking tire pressures
Incorrect tire pressures
result in poorer handling
of the motorcycle and can
lead to accidents.
Ensure proper tire pressure.
At high road speeds, tire
valves have a tendency
to open as a result of centrifu-
gal force.
Fit metal valve caps with rub-
ber seals and screw them
on firmly to prevent sudden
deflation.
Incorrect tire pressure
reduces the life of the

tires.

Ensure proper tire pressure.
Check the tire pressure us-
ing the following data.
Front tire pressure
31.9 psi (2.2 bar) (Single
rider, with cold tire)
36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (Driver
with passenger and/or
load, with cold tire)
Rear tire pressure
36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (Single
rider, with cold tire)
42.1 psi (2.9 bar) (Driver
with passenger and/or
load, with cold tire)