BMW R 1200RT, Rider'S Manual

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take no responsibility for their
driving safety.
BMW Motorrad recommends
only using the tires tested and
approved by BMW Motorrad.
Detailed information can be
obtained from your authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer or online
at
www.bmw-motorrad.com .
Effect of wheel sizes on
handling control systems
The wheel sizes play a major role
in the ABS and ASC handling
control systems. Especially the
diameter and width of the wheels
are stored in the control unit as
the basis for all necessary calcu-
lations. A change in these sizes
due to conversion to others than
the wheels installed as standard
equipment can seriously affect
the control comfort of these sys-
tems.
Even the sensor reluctors used
for detecting the wheel speeds
have to match the control sys-
tems installed and are not inter-
changeable.
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.
RDC sticker
with Tire Pressure Control
(TPC/RDC)
OE
If tires are inexpertly re-
moved, the RDC sensors
may be damaged.
Inform the authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer or the
specialist service facility on the
fact that the wheel is equipped
with a RDC sensor.
On motorcycles equipped with
RDC, there is a sticker on the
wheel near to the position of the
RDC sensor. When changing the
tire, it is important to take care
not to damage the RDC sen-
sor. Draw the attention of the
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