BMW C400GT - Rider's Manual > Coolant
Checking the coolant level
- Place the Scooter on its center stand, ensuring that the ground is level and firm.
- Direction of view: from the front, underneath the front trim panel. Read the coolant level on the coolant expansion tank 1.
If coolant level drops below approved level:
- Add coolant.
Top up coolant
- Removing fairing side panel
- Open the cap 1 of the coolant expansion tank and top up coolant to the target level.
- Checking the coolant level.
- Close the cap 1 of the coolant expansion tank.
- Install fairing side panel.
Tires
Checking the tire pressure
WARNING Incorrect tire inflation pressure.
Scooter driving characteristics impaired. ASC control characteristics impaired and tire service life reduced.
- Ensure proper tyre inflation pressure.
WARNING Automatic opening of vertically installed valve inserts at high speeds
Sudden loss of tire inflation pressure
- Use valve caps with rubber sealing ring and screw on firmly.
- Park the Scooter, making sure the ground is level and firm.
- Check tire pressures against data below.
If tire pressure is too low:
- Correct tire pressure.
Rims and tires
Checking rims
- Park the Scooter, making sure that the ground is level and firm.
- Subject wheel rims to visual inspection for defects.
- Have damaged rims checked and, if necessary, replaced by a specialist service facility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Check tire tread depth
WARNING Riding with heavily worn tyres
Risk of accident due to poorer rideability
- If necessary, replace the tyres before the legally specified minimum tread depth is reached.
- Park the Scooter, making sure the ground is level and firm.
- Measure tire tread depth in main tread grooves with wear indicators.
NOTICE Tread wear marks are integrated into the main grooves on every tire. If the tire tread has worn down to the level of the marks, the tire is completely worn. The locations of the marks are indicated on the edge of the tire, e.g.
by the letters TI, TWI or by an arrow.
When the minimum tread depth is reached:
- Replace the worn tires.
See also:
BMW C400GT - Rider's Manual > Brake system
Check brake operation Operate right brake lever. Pressure point must be clearly perceptible. Operate left brake lever. Pressure point must be clearly perceptible.
