BMW R 1250 RT - Owner's Manual > Clutch

Checking clutch function

• Pull the clutch lever.
• The pressure point must be clearly perceptible.

If the pressure point is not clearly perceptible:

• Have the clutch checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Coolant

Check coolant level

• Place the motorcycle on its stand on firm, even ground.
• Allow the engine to cool down.

• Check the coolant level in expansion tank 1.

If the coolant drops below the permitted level:

• Have the defect rectified as quickly as possible by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad Retailer.

Top up coolant

• Remove screws 1.

• Pull side trim panel 3 forwards and outwards.
• Tabs 4 are pulled from the grommets.
• Pull side trim panel 1 upwards from side section 2 and remove, taking care with the tabs (arrowed).

• Open cap 1 of the coolant expansion tank and top up the coolant to the specified level.
• Check coolant level.
• Close the cap of the coolant expansion tank.

• Hold side panel 1 ready with the lugs in position at side trim 2.
• Pivot side panel 3 inward.
• Lugs 4 are pressed into the grommets.

• Install screws 1.

Tyres

Checking tyre pressure

WARNING Incorrect tyre pressure

Impaired handling characteristics of the motorcycle, shorter useful tyre life

• Always check that the tyre pressures are correct.

WARNING Tendency of valve inserts installed vertically to open by themselves at high riding speeds

Sudden loss of tyre pressure

• Install valve caps fitted with rubber sealing rings and tighten firmly.

 

• Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand.
• Check tyre pressures against the data below.

If tyre pressure is too low:

• Correct tyre pressure.

Rims and tyres

Checking rims

• Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand.
• Visually inspect the rims for defects.
• Have any damaged rims inspected by a specialist workshop and replaced if necessary, preferably by an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Checking tyre tread depth

WARNING Riding with badly worn tyres

Risk of accident due to impaired handling

• If applicable, have the tyres changed in good time before they wear to the minimum tread depth permitted by law.

 

• Make sure the ground is level and firm and place the motorcycle on its stand.
• Measure the tyre tread depth in the main tread grooves with wear marks.

NOTICE Wear indicators are built into the main profile grooves on each tyre. The tyre is worn out when the tyre tread has worn down to the level of the marks. The locations of the marks are indicated on the edge of the tyre, e.g. by the letters TI, TWI or by an arrow.

If the tyre tread is worn to minimum:

• Replace tyre or tyres, as applicable.

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