Luggage System - BMW 2004 R 1200 ST Rider's Manual

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Luggage system

Fitting a luggage system will
affect the handling of your
motorcycle. The recom-
mended top speed with the
cases loaded is 180 km/h. The
maximum permissible top
speed with the topcase
fitted is 180 km/h.
Correct loading
Overloading can impair
the stability of your
motorcycle, as can an unbal-
anced load.
Never exceed the motorcy-
cle's permissible gross weight
(
137). Comply with the in-
b
structions for loading below.c
• Set spring preload (
damping characteristic
(
47) and tyre pressures
b
(
48) to suit total weight.
b
• Make sure that the weight is
uniformly distributed
between right and left.
• Pack heavy items at the bot-
tom and toward the inboard
side.
• Max. load in each case (left
and right): 10 kg.
OE
• Max. load in topcase 5 kg.
OE
Case
Opening cases
• Unlock the case.
» The key slit is at right angles
to the direction of travel.
47),
b
• Press lock barrel 1.
» Lever 2 pops up.
• Pivot lever 2 down.
• Open lid 3.
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