Tires; Headlight - BMW C 650 GT Rider's Manual

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If you want to increase the
spring preload, turn adjusting
ring 1 with the tools from the
z
onboard toolkit in direction A.
If you want to decrease the
spring preload, turn adjusting
ring 1 with the tools from the
onboard toolkit in direction B.
Basic setting of spring
preload, rear
Increase from lowest preload
by 4 notches (Full tank of gas,
with rider 187 lbs (85 kg))

Tires

Checking tire pressure
Incorrect tire inflation pres-
sure results in poorer hand-
ing characteristics of the Scoot-
ers 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.
Use valve caps with rubber seals
and screw them on firmly to pre-
vent sudden tire deflation.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park scooter.
Check tire pressures against
data below.
Tire pressure, front
34.8 psi (2.4 bar) (With tire
cold)
Tire pressure, rear
36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (Single rider,
with cold tires)
42.1 psi (2.9 bar) (Driver with
passenger and/or load, with
cold tire)
If tire pressure is too low:
Correct tire pressure.

Headlight

Adjusting headlight for
RHD/LHD traffic
This motorcycle's headlight fea-
tures a symmetrical low beam.
No special adjustments or proce-
dures are required prior to oper-
ating the motorcycle in a coun-