BMW R 1200 GS 2003, Rider'S Manual

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Checking
tyre pressures
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Warning:
Incorrect tyre pressures have
a considerable influence on
handling and on tyre life.
Adjust tyre pressures to suit
total weight. Never exceed ei-
ther the motorcycle’s gross
weight or the individual wheel
load limits (
b
55).
Tyres cold:
• Unscrew and remove valve
cap
• Check/correct tyre pressure
• Screw the valve caps back on
tightly
Tyre pressures for
road tyres and massive-bar
tyres:
front rear
One-up 2.2 bar 2.5 bar
(31.9 psi) (36.3 psi)
Two-up or
luggage
2.5 bar 2.7 bar
(36.3 psi) (39.2 psi)
Two-up
and luggage 2.5 bar
2.9 bar
(36.3 psi) (42 psi)
Screw the valve caps back
on tightly
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Warning:
At high road speeds, tyre
valves have a tendency to
open as a result of centrifugal
force.
Use only metal valve caps
with rubber seals.
Valve caps that are screwed
on well prevent air from es-
caping suddenly.
Wheels