Safety Instructions - BMW R1200RT Rider's Manual

Safety instructions

5
Rider's Equipment
90
Do not ride without the correct
clothing. Always wear:
Helmet
Rider's suit
Gloves
Boots
This applies even to short
z
journeys, and to every season
of the year. Your authorized
BMW Motorrad Dealer will be
happy to advise you and has
the correct clothing for every
purpose.
Loading
Overloading and imbal-
anced loads can adversely
affect driving stability.
Do not exceed the gross weight
limit and observe the loading
information.
Adjust spring preload and
damping rate for the current
gross vehicle weight.
Ensure that case volumes on
left and right are equal.
Make sure that weight is uni-
formly distributed between
right and left.
Pack heavy pieces of luggage
and cargo as low and as close
to the center of the motorcycle
as possible.
Observe maximum payload and
top speed as indicated on label
in case.
Observe maximum payload and
top speed as indicated on label
in topcase.
with tank rucksack OA
Observe maximum payload of
tank rucksack and correspond-
ing top speed.
Payload of tank rucksack
max 11 lbs (max 5 kg)
Speed
If you ride at high speed, always
bear in mind that various bound-
ary conditions can adversely af-
fect the handling of your motor-
cycle:
Settings of spring-strut and
shock absorber system
Imbalanced load
Loose clothing
Insufficient tire inflation pres-
sure
Poor tire tread
Etc.
Risk of poisoning
Exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide, which is colorless and
odorless but highly toxic.