BMW Motorrad C 400GT, Rider'S Manual

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Open cap 1 of the coolant ex-
pansion tank and top up the
coolant to the specified level.
Checking coolant level
(
149).
Close cap 1 of the coolant ex-
pansion tank.
Installing side panel (
171).
Tyres
Checking tyre pressure
WARNING
Incorrect tyre pressure.
Impaired handling characteristics
of the Scooter. Impaired control
response of the ASC and more
rapid tyre wear.
Always check that the tyre
pressures are correct.
WARNING
Tendency of valve inserts
installed vertically to open
by themselves at high riding
speeds
Sudden loss of tyre pressure
Install valve caps fitted with
rubber sealing rings and tighten
firmly.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the Scooter
on its stand.
Check tyre pressures against
the data below.
Tyre pressure, front
2.2 bar (One-up, tyre cold)
Tyre pressure, front
2.4 bar (Two-up mode with
loading; tyre cold)
Tyre pressure, rear
2.4 bar (One-up, tyre cold)
2.6 bar (Two-up mode with
loading; tyre cold)
If tyre pressure is too low:
Correct tyre pressure.
Rims and tyres
Checking rims
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the Scooter
on its stand.
Visually inspect the rims for
defects.
Have damaged rims inspected
by a specialist workshop
and replaced if necessary,
10
150
z Maintenance