BMW Motorrad R 1200GS Adventure 2014, Rider'S Manual

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Shifting
Adjusting shift lever
Slacken screw 1 .
Turn foot piece 2 into desired
position.
A foot piece adjusted too
high or too low can cause
problems when shifting. In case
of shifting problems, check the
adjustment of the foot piece.
Tighten screw 1 to specified
torque.
Treadplate (fixing) on
gear lever
6 lb/ft (8 Nm)
Tires
Check tire pressure
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.
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 motorcycle.
Check tire pressures against
data below.
Tire pressure, front
36.3 psi (2.5 bar) (with tire
cold)
Tire pressure, rear
42.1 psi (2.9 bar) (with tire
cold)
If tire pressure is too low:
Correct tire pressure.
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