BMW R 1200 GS 2005, Rider'S Manual

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If you want a harder damp-
ing characteristic, use a
screwdriver to turn adjust-
ing screw
1 in the direction
indicated by the H arrow.
If you want a softer damp-
ing characteristic, use a
screwdriver to turn adjust-
ing screw
1 in the direction
indicated by the S arrow.
Rear suspension, basic set-
ting
One-up, rider weighing 85
kg
Turn the adjusting screw
as far as it will go in the dir-
ection indicated by the H
arrow and then turn it back
one and a half turns in the
direction indicated by the S
arrow.
Tyres
Checking tyre pressures
Incorrect tyre pressure
adversely affects the
handling characteristics of
the motorcycle and can lead
to accidents.
Always check that the tyre
pressures are correct.
At high road speeds,
tyre valves have a tend-
ency to open as a result of
centrifugal force.
Fit metal valve caps with rub-
ber seals and screw them on
firmly to prevent sudden de-
flation.
Incorrect tyre pressure
reduces the operating
life of the tyres.
Always check that the tyre
pressures are correct.
Check tyre pressures
against the data below.
Front wheel, tyre pressure,
one-up
2.2 bar (Tyre cold)
Front wheel, tyre pressure,
two-up or luggage
2.5 bar (Tyre cold)
Front wheel, tyre pressure,
two-up + luggage
2.5 bar (Tyre cold)
Rear wheel, tyre pressure,
one-up
2.5 bar (Tyre cold)
Rear wheel, tyre pressure,
two-up or luggage
2.9 bar (Tyre cold)
Rear wheel, tyre pressure,
two-up + luggage
2.9 bar (Tyre cold)
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