BMW Motorrad G 310 GS 2017, Rider'S Manual

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Checking coolant level ( 74).
When the set level for coolant is
reached:
Close the cap of the coolant
expansion tank.
Rims and tires
Checking wheel rims
Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.
Subject wheel rims to visual
inspection for defects.
Have damaged rims checked
and, if necessary, replaced
by a specialist service facil-
ity, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Check tire tread depth
WARNING
Riding with heavily worn
tyres
Risk of accident due to poorer
rideability
If necessary, replace the tyres
before the legally specified
minimum tread depth is
reached.
Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.
Measure tire tread depth in
main tread grooves with wear
indicators.
NOTICE
Tread wear marks are integrated
into the main grooves on every
tire. If the tire tread has worn
down to the level of the marks,
the tire is completely worn. The
locations of the marks are indi-
cated 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 the worn tires.
Checking tyre pressure
WARNING
Incorrect tire inflation pres-
sure
Poorer handling characteristic
of motorcycle, reduction of tire
service life
Ensure proper tire inflation
pressure.
WARNING
Valve inserts open of their
own accord at high speeds
Sudden loss of tire inflation pres-
sure
Use valve caps with rubber
sealing ring and screw on
firmly.
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