BMW K 1600 GT Service Manual download pdf (Page 98)

The tire inflation pressures are

shown temperature-compen-

sated in the multifunction display;

they refer to a tire temperature

of 68 °F (20 °C). No tempera-

ture compensation takes place in

the inflation pressure testers at

filling stations, meaning that the

measured tire inflation pressure

varies according to tire temper-

ature. As a result, the pressure

figures indicated by the gauges

at filling stations will usually vary

from those appearing in the mul-

tifunction display. The warmer

the tire, the higher the gauge

reading by comparison with the

reading shown on the display.

Adjusting inflation

pressure

Compare the TPC/RDC value in

the multifunction display with the

value on the back cover of the

Rider's Manual. The difference

between the two values must be

compensated with the air pres-

sure tester at the filling station.

Example: According to the

Rider's Manual, the tire inflation

pressure is to be 42 psi (2.9 bar),

however 39 psi (2.7 bar) is

shown in the multifunction

display. The tester at the filling

station indicates 36 psi (2.5 bar).

This value must be increased by

3 psi (0.2 bar) to 39 psi (2.7 bar)

in order to produce the correct

tire inflation pressure.

ESA II Electronic

Suspension Adjustment

with Electronic Suspension Ad-

justment (ESA)

OE

Chassis adjustments

The proper loading state must

first be selected when the mo-

torcycle is stationary according to

the motorcycle's load. Depend-

ing on the riding mode selected,

the damping levels are set on

both spring struts and the spring

base and spring rate are set on

the rear spring strut. If the se-

lected riding mode is changed,

the spring rate on the rear spring

strut is also adjusted in addition

to the damping of both spring

struts. This enables very precise

adjustment of the chassis to all

riding conditions, including while

riding.

The combination of spring

base, damping and spring rate

ensures the chassis geometry

is always appropriate.

The static normal position is

virtually maintained while riding.

The different riding and loading

conditions are offset so that

the handling of the motorcycle

remains constant.

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