
Tire pressure
WARNING
When riding off-road, reduce
the tire pressure when riding
on paved surfaces.
Risk of accident due to poorer
driving characteristics.
Ensure proper tyre inflation
pressure.
Brakes
WARNING
Riding on unpaved or dirty
roads.
Delayed braking effect caused by
dirty brake discs and brake pads.
Brake early until the brakes are
braked clean.
ATTENTION
Riding on unpaved or dirty
roads
Increased brake pad wear
Check the brake pad thickness
more often and replace the
brake pads sooner.
Spring preload and damping
WARNING
Modified values for spring
preload and spring strut
damping when riding off-
road.
Poorer driving characteristics on
paved surfaces.
Before returning to on-road
use, reset the correct spring
preload and spring strut
damping.
Rims
BMW Motorrad recommends
checking the rims for possible
damage after riding offroad.
Air cleaner insert
ATTENTION
Dirty air filter element
Engine damage
When driving in dusty terrain,
check air filter insert for soiling
at short intervals and clean or
replace if necessary.
Use under very dusty conditions
(deserts, savannas, etc.) requires
the use air cleaner inserts spe-
cially developed for these kinds
of applications.
Shifting gears
with gearshift assistant Pro
OE
Pro shift assistant
NOTICE
When changing gear using the
Pro Gear-shift Assistance func-
tion, the cruise-control system
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Summary of Contents for R 1200GS 2016
Page 1: ...Rider s Manual US Model R1200GS BMW Motorrad bmw motorrad com The Ultimate Riding Machine...
Page 10: ...from the information illustrations and descriptions in this manual 1 8 z General instructions...
Page 12: ...2 10 z Overviews...
Page 14: ...2 12 z Overviews...
Page 88: ...4 86 z Operation...
Page 96: ...5 94 z Setting...
Page 116: ...6 114 z Riding...
Page 164: ...8 162 z Maintenance...
Page 204: ...11 202 z Technical data...
Page 209: ...12 207 z Service...
Page 210: ...12 208 z Service...
Page 227: ...Work carried out Odometer reading Date 12 225 z Service...
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Page 241: ...14 239 z Index...