Safety Instructions - BMW R 1200 GS Rider's Manual

Safety instructions

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Rider's equipment
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Do not ride without the correct
clothing. Always wear:
Helmet
Rider's suit
Gloves
Boots
This applies even to short jour-
z
neys, and to every season of
the year. Your authorized BMW
Motorrad retailer will be happy to
advise you and has the correct
clothing for every purpose.
Reduced clearance in
inclined position
OE
with lowering
Motorcycles with lowered running
gear have less ground clearance
in all positions than motorcycles
with standard running gear.
Danger of accident due to
the motorcycle contacting
the ground unexpectedly early.
Observe the reduced ground
clearance of lowered motorcycles
in all positions.
Test the clearance of your mo-
torcycle at an angle in safe sit-
uations. Remember to take the
limited ground clearance of your
motorcycle into account when
driving over curbs and similar ob-
stacles.
The lowering of the motorcycle
shortens the spring travel (see
the chapter "Technical Data"). A
possible reduction in the accus-
tomed driving comfort may re-
sult. Especially when riding with
a passenger, the spring preload
should be adjusted accordingly.
Loading
Overloading and imbal-
anced loads can adversely
affect the motorcycle's handling.
Do not exceed the gross weight
limit and observe the loading
information.
Adjust setting of spring
preload, damping characteristic
and tire inflation pressures to
suit total weight.
OA
with case
Ensure that case volumes on
left and right are equal.
Make sure that weight is uni-
formly distributed between
right and left.
Pack heavy items of luggage
downwards and inwards.
Observe maximum payload of
case and corresponding top
speed.