BMW R 1200 R 2010, Rider'S Manual

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Adjusting spring preload
Starting engine
The spring preload cannot
be adjusted while the mo-
torcycle is being ridden.
Wait for the adjustment
process to be completed
before continuing driving
(display flashes).
At very low temperatures, un-
load the motorcycles before
increasing the spring preload,
and have the passenger dis-
mount if necessary.
Press button 1 to display cur-
rent adjustment.
Press button
1 repeatedly and
hold until desired setting is dis-
played.
Starting from the current state,
the display is in the following or-
der:
One-up
One-up with luggage
Two-up (with luggage)
If button 1 is not pressed for a
longer time, spring preload and
possibly also damping is set as
indicated. The display flashes
while the spring preload is ad-
justed. Then the ESA display
is automatically hidden again.
Tires
Checking 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.
In order to avoid a sudden loss of
tire inflation pressure, fit a valve
cap with rubber sealing ring to
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