Rider's Manual K 1200 R - K100.biz

z Operation
The settings shown on the
display are automatically accepted
as the spring preload
and, if applicable, the damping
characteristic if you allow a
certain length of time to pass
without pressing making further
changes. The reading flashes
while spring preload adjustment
is in progress.
Wait until adjustment completes
(reading stops flashing)
before pulling away.
Tyres
Checking tyre pressure
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motorcycle
on its stand.
Incorrect tyre pressures impair
the motorcycle's handling
characteristics and increase
the rate of tyre wear.
Always check that the tyre pressures
are correct.
At high road speeds, tyre
valves have a tendency to
open as a result of centrifugal
force.
Fit metal valve caps with rubber
seals and screw them on firmly
to prevent sudden deflation.
Check that tyre pressures are
correct as per the data below.
Tyre pressure, front
2.5 bar (one-up, tyre cold)
2.5 bar (two-up and/or with
luggage, tyre cold)
Tyre pressure, rear
2.9 bar (one-up, tyre cold)
2.9 bar (two-up and/or with
luggage, tyre cold)
If tyre pressure is too low:
Correct tyre pressure.
Headlight
Adjusting headlight for
driving on left/driving on
right
If the motorcycle is ridden in a
country where the opposite rule
of the road applies, its asymmetric
low-beam headlight will tend
to dazzle oncoming traffic.
Have the headlight set accordingly
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
Commercially available adhesive
tape will damage the
plastic lens of the light.
Consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer, in order to avoid
damaging the plastic lens of the
light.
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