BMW 2004 R 1200 ST, Rider'S Manual

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The clutch system is filled
with a special hydraulic
fluid that does not have to be
changed.
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Wheels
For each size of tyre
BMW Motorrad tests certain
makes, and approves those
that it certifies as roadworthy.
If BMW Motorrad has not
approved the wheels and
tyres, it cannot assess their
suitability or provide any guar-
antee of road safety. Use only
wheels and tyres approved by
BMW Motorrad for your type of
motorcycle. You can obtain
detailed information from your
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer or by visiting
www.bmw-motorrad.com on
the Internet.
Checking rims
• Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place the
motorcycle on its centre
stand or side stand.
• Visually inspect the rims for
defects.
• Have damaged rims
checked and, if necessary,
replaced by a specialist
workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.
Checking tyre tread
depth
Do not allow the tyres to wear
past the minimum depth per-
mitted by law in the country of
use.
Your motorcycle's han-
dling and grip can be im-
paired even before the tyres
wear to the minimum tyre
tread depth permitted by law.
Have the tyres changed in
good time before they wear to
the minimum permissible tread
depth.
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Tyres have wear indica-
tors integrated into the
main tread grooves. If the tyre
tread has worn down to the
level of the marks, the tyre is
completely worn. The loca-
tions of the marks are indicat-
ed on the edge of the tyre, e.g.
by the letters TI, TWI or by an
arrow.
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• Measure the tyre tread depth
only in the main tread
grooves with wear indicating
marks.
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