BMW 2013 S 1000R, Rider'S Manual

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Permissible chain length
max 5.7 in (max 144.30 mm)
(Measured over the
center of
10 rivets, chain tensioned)
If the chain has reached the max-
imum approved length:
Contact an authorized service
facility, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Wheels
Tire recommendation
For every size of tire,
BMW Motorrad has tested and
approved certain makes as
roadworthy. BMW Motorrad
cannot evaluate the suitability of
other tires, and can therefore
take no responsibility for their
driving safety.
BMW Motorrad recommends
only using the tires tested and
approved by BMW Motorrad.
Extensive information is
available at your authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer or on
the Internet at
"www.bmw-
motorrad.com" .
Affect of wheel sizes on
chassis control systems
The wheel sizes play a major role
in the ABS and ASC/DTC han-
dling control systems. Especially
the diameter and width of the
wheels are stored in the control
unit as the basis for all neces-
sary calculations. A change in
these sizes due to conversion to
others than the wheels installed
as standard equipment can seri-
ously affect the control comfort
of these systems.
Even the sensor wheels used for
detecting the wheel speeds have
to match the control systems
installed and are not interchange-
able.
If you want to equip your mo-
torcycle with different wheels,
please speak to a specialist ser-
vice facility, and preferably a
BMW Motorrad retailer. In some
cases the data stored in the con-
trol units can be adapted to the
new wheel sizes.
Check wheel rims
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
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